SASO 2902: Saudi LED Efficiency Rules for Sourcing
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SASO 2902 is Saudi Arabia's energy-efficiency standard for lighting, and the 2023 revision sets a minimum luminous efficacy of around 90 lm/W for most LED lamps and luminaires. A product that fails the lumens-per-watt threshold cannot get a SABER Product Certificate of Conformity, so it's stopped before it reaches Jeddah customs. The factory has to supply photometric (LM-79) test data proving the efficacy, not just a datasheet claim.
When you source LED lighting for Saudi Arabia, treat SASO 2902 as a hard gate alongside the general SASO/SABER electrical safety path. The common pitfall is a factory quoting 'high efficiency' on a spec sheet that doesn't survive an independent LM-79 measurement, which then blocks SABER registration after you've already paid a deposit.
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FAQ
What is the SASO 2902 efficiency minimum for LEDs?
The 2023 revision requires roughly 90 lm/W minimum efficacy for most LED lamps. The exact figure varies by lamp category, so confirm the threshold for your specific product type against the current SASO 2902 tables.
What test report proves SASO 2902 compliance?
You need photometric test data, typically an LM-79 report from an accredited lab, showing measured luminous flux and power so efficacy can be calculated. This feeds the SABER PCoC application alongside the safety standard reports.
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