GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 14, 2025 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a complimentary webinar, ‘Ensuring Market Access for Extension Cords in Saudi Arabia,’ on October 28, 2025.

Extension cords and socket-outlet plugs are regulated by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) under the Gulf Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances. To enter Saudi ports or be sold domestically, these products must obtain the Saudi Quality Mark (SQM).

In this expert-led session, Nidheesh Balakrishnan, Senior Certification Center Officer, and Adarsh M. S., Senior Manager – Electrical Laboratory, from SGS, will provide a comprehensive overview of the SQM scheme and its significance for extension cords destined for the Saudi market. The webinar will cover the benefits of obtaining an SQM license, the step-by-step certification process, product scope and technical requirements, factory auditing procedures and the role SGS plays in supporting compliance with Saudi standards.

Agenda:

• Introduction
• About SGS
• Understanding the SQM
• Key benefits of SQM certification
• SQM product scope and applicability
• Technical specifications for extension cord sets
• SQM factory audits
• Role of SGS in facilitating compliance
• Q&A

This webinar is ideal for manufacturers, exporters, importers and traders in the electrical industry, particularly those working with extension cords and socket-outlet plugs in MENA, Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.

This event will take place on October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CET).

Industry professionals looking to strengthen their market access strategies for Saudi Arabia should register now to take advantage of this valuable webinar opportunity.