Article 22 of the Saudi Product Safety Law

This article sets limits on the work of accepted bodies, meaning conformity assessment bodies accepted by the Authority, through two duties:

1. No additional procedures: a body may not impose any conformity assessment procedures other than those set out in the technical regulations. The technical regulation is the reference; the body applies it and does not add to it.
2. Staying within the scope of acceptance: a body must comply with the scope of acceptance when providing its services under the relevant technical regulations. The Authority's acceptance of a body covers a defined scope, and the body may not work outside it.

The first paragraph protects economic operators from burdens and costs the Law does not require, and ensures they are treated uniformly. The second paragraph ensures that a body provides a service only in the areas for which it was accepted.

Under Article 1, conformity assessment procedures include calibration, testing, certification and inspection.

It is preceded by Article 21, which requires accepted bodies to keep professional confidentiality, and followed by Article 23, which makes conformity assessment bodies responsible for the services they provide or subcontract. If a product owner believes an assessment body is asking for procedures that are not provided for, it is advisable to consult a lawyer who specializes in commercial matters.