Saudi Arabia: Updated Technical regulation for energy efficiency 

 

Saudi Arabia has published an updated technical Regulation for Energy Efficiency (05-03-16-156). 

It is applicable to electric mains-operated electronic displays, including televisions, monitors and digital signage displays. 

The standard specifies the minimum energy performance requirements for electronic displays. Requirements related to electrical safety, off-mode power consumption and standby mode shall comply with the applicable SASO standards and technical regulations. 

The Proposed addendum to the technical Regulation for Energy Efficiency (05-03-16-156), is limited to Annex (1). The addendum consists of an addition of a new standard titled “Electronic Displays – Energy Performance, Testing and Labeling Requirements.” 

The standard references the following other norms: 

• SASO GSO 1899 “GCC Standard Voltages and Frequencies for Alternating Current Distribution Systems” 

• EN IEC 62087-1:2015 “Audio, video, and related equipment – Determination of power consumption – Part 1: General” 

• EN IEC 62087-2:2015 “Audio, video, and related equipment – Determination of power consumption – Part 2: Signals and media” 

• EN IEC 62087-3:2015 “Audio, video, and related equipment – Determination of power consumption – Part 3: Television sets” 

The measurement and testing method are aligned in accordance with the COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2019/2021. 

To find out more about energy efficiency regulations, do not hesitate to contact the Product Compliance Institute directly.