SABER Certificate for Plastic Tableware
Plastic tableware needs a SABER Product Certificate, and every shipment needs a SABER Shipment Certificate.
Overview
This page covers plastic plates, cups, cutlery and food containers.
Plastic tableware falls under the Technical Regulation for Food Safety in Tools and Appliances. Before the first shipment, an approved certification body reviews your test reports and issues a SABER Product Certificate. Each shipment then needs its own SABER Shipment Certificate before it can clear Saudi customs.
Documents required
SABER certificate type: Type 3 (type approval plus production assurance). After type approval, your factory needs a certified product safety management system. The certification body visits the factory before approval, which lasts three years, and then carries out periodic and unannounced audits.
- Test reports for your plastic tableware
- Declaration of conformity
- Product details
- Photos of the product and labels
- Factory inspection documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
This is our default preparation list. Actual requirements depend on the product, HS Code, applicable regulation, certification route and shipment details. We verify the list for your product before proceeding.
The market
Saudi Arabia imported US$253 million of plastic tableware and kitchenware in 2024. US$12 million came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 3924.10, 2024
Find your HS code
Saudi Arabia gives plastic plates, cups, cutlery and food containers their own codes.
How it works
Step 1
Confirm your product and code
Send us the product details and test reports. We confirm the right HS code and requirements.
Step 2
Get the product certificate
We help prepare the SABER product certificate application and the documents asked for.
Step 3
Ship with a certificate
For each shipment, we help with the SABER Shipment Certificate.
Request a quote
Tell us about your plastic tableware. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Does plastic tableware need food-contact tests?
Yes. Test reports show the plastic is safe for contact with food.
Do all codes in this group follow the same route?
No. Plastic baby bottles need a supplier declaration instead. Check your exact code in our HS code checker or send us your product.
Is the product certificate the same as the shipment certificate?
No. The product certificate covers your plastic tableware. The shipment certificate covers one shipment, so you need a new one each time you ship.
Do you provide the certificate?
Yes*. We help you get the certificates your product needs, from preparing the documents to the final approval.