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Saudi SASO Updates Rules: VOC Exemption Removed for Water-Based Industrial Coatings

2026-10-31 14:27:04

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“ Saudi SASO released revised SASO 2618 in 2026 and cancelled the long-standing VO ”

Saudi SASO released revised SASO 2618 in 2026 and cancelled the long-standing VOC exemption for water-based industrial coatings. Waterborne anti-corrosion paint, floor coatings and fire-resistant coatings exported to Saudi Arabia must now meet the same VOC cap (≤150 g/L) plus heavy metal and salt spray tests as solvent-based variants. This rule change heavily impacts Chinese suppliers serving Middle East infrastructure, oil & gas and factory projects. Third-party testing now takes up to 14 working days with higher lab fees. Exporters are advised to pre-test samples, update MSDS and product labels to avoid customs detention. While Middle East demand stays steady, compliance has become the top market entry requirement.

Author： Fangcao Paint

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