WTO notification · TBT
Saudi ArabiaProposed measure, may since have been adopted
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SASO 2885:2025 - 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines - Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling'
Saudi Arabia notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 13 March 2026. The measure was first notified on 25 February 2025. The comment period closed on 12 May 2026.
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The comment period closed on 12 May 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/SAU/1387/Rev.2; it can take them up with Saudi Arabia.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)This notification concerns new draft revision of Saudi Standard SASO 2885, titled: 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines – Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling.' This draft incorporates revisions made in response to comments received on the previously notified Rv1. version of the standard. The standard specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Requirements (MEPS) as well as the testing, calculation, and labelling procedures for electric mains-operated washing machines and washer-dryers with capacities up to 25 kg, including built-in units, multi-drum washing machines, and washer-dryers. The scope also includes appliances that are mains-operated but can additionally be powered by batteries. In response to the received technical comments, amendments and additions have been incorporated into the final draft of the standard. The revisions affect the following clauses: 2, 3.9, 3.11, 3.15, 3.17, 3.24, 4.1.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3, 5.5, 6, A.3, B.2.
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RevisionG/TBT/N/SAU/1387/Rev.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 12 May 2026
SASO 2885:2025 - 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines - Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling'
This notification concerns new draft revision of Saudi Standard SASO 2885, titled: 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines – Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling.' This draft incorporates revisions made in response to comments received on the previously notified Rv1. version of the standard. The standard specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Requirements (MEPS) as well as the testing, calculation, and labelling procedures for electric mains-operated washing machines and washer-dryers with capacities up to 25 kg, including built-in units, multi-drum washing machines, and washer-dryers. The scope also includes appliances that are mains-operated but can additionally be powered by batteries. In response to the received technical comments, amendments and additions have been incorporated into the final draft of the standard. The revisions affect the following clauses: 2, 3.9, 3.11, 3.15, 3.17, 3.24, 4.1.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3, 5.5, 6, A.3, B.2.
RevisionG/TBT/N/SAU/1387/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 30 January 2026
SASO 2885:2025 - 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines - Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling'
This notification concerns new draft revision of Saudi Standard SASO 2885, titled: 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines – Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling.' This draft incorporates revisions made in response to comments received on the previously notified version of the standard. The standard specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Requirements (MEPS) as well as the testing, calculation, and labelling procedures for electric mains-operated washing machines and washer-dryers with capacities up to 25 kg, including built-in units, multi-drum washing machines, and washer-dryers. The scope also includes appliances that are mains-operated but can additionally be powered by batteries. The amendments introduced in this draft include: • Editorial updates such as deletion, modification, or clarification of certain terms. • Adjustments to washing efficiency values and acceptable water consumption limits. • Updating references to calculation formulas and tables, including table 5A (wEEI) to be EEI and formula B.12 (AEC to be AECwd). • Alignment of clauses and performance parameters with updated technical requirements. This draft is intended to replace the previously notified version.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/SAU/1387
Comment deadline: Closed on 26 April 2025
SASO 2885:2025 - 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines - Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling'
Draft of Updated version of standard number SASO 2885 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines - Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling'. This standard specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and testing requirements of electric mains-operated washing machines and washer-dryers with a capacity up to 25 kg, including built-in and multi-drum washing machines and washer-dryer, also electric mains-operated that can be powered by batteries.
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