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The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has recently implemented a “Saudi Product Safety Programme (SALEEM)” by requiring specific online certification. This went into effect January 1, 2019.

Built-in circuit protection is often designed into electrical or electronic equipment. The main function is to provide protection to both the equipment and equipment operator in the event of a circuit overload. Fuses are one way to provide that protection.

When designing, building, and maintaining hospital-grade products to be used in worldwide markets, it is important to know if there is a requirement that has to be followed specific to that country or if it is a strongly-recommended preference. Some countries have medical equipment requirements, while others have recommendations. In addition, select hospitals have requirements that they choose to follow specific to their facility. Knowing what to follow is important.

Testing is a crucial element during product development of an electrical product—especially for companies choosing to design and build products for global markets. It is essential to know that the product will operate correctly in the country it will be used in.

Designing, building, and maintaining products for global markets can be beneficial for a company. It is critical, however, during the design and build phases, for testing to be performed in order to know if the product will function properly in the country it is intended to be used in.