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Saudi Food and Drug Authority The Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) was established by Resolution No. (1) of the Council of Ministers dated 1 July 1424 and is an independent legal entity reporting directly to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers. The State Food and Drug Administration assumes the procedures, implementation and supervision performed by existing agencies. The main objectives of the SFDA are to ensure the safety of food, the safety of human and animal medicines, the safety of biochemical substances, and the safety of electronic devices related to human health. To comply with the requirements of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), exporters/importers trading in food products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) must clear their food consignments at Saudi customs and verify compliance by obtaining a Certificate of Conformity (CoC).

We are the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (We offer SFDA product compliance certification services through various food and cosmetics testing laboratories and CoC providers. We issue certificates of conformity for food and cosmetics consignments from selected countries destined for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to protect consumers. While most products entering the Saudi Arabian market must comply with the authorities' requirements, product safety requirements and regulations are also in place to mitigate risk, improve quality, and ensure safety during use.

Each product's related products must meet specific SFDA standards. Pre-shipment inspection (for food only) compares the goods to shipping documents and verifies physical/labeling requirements. After a successful document evaluation and pre-shipment inspection, a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) will be issued. For cosmetics, an eCosma number is required and displayed on the CoC.

Because regulations and compliance requirements can present challenges for companies navigating new territories, we can ensure your products successfully meet Saudi Arabian standards. Our expertise and experience help you enter key markets effectively while ensuring objectivity and integrity.

The scope of certification includes:

◆ Technical Assessment Review of Documents

◆ Laboratory testing and analysis of food samples

◆ Check compliance with regulations and fully assess whether the requirements of the standard are met

◆ Label review, based on SFDA requirements

◆ Consignment inspection, loading supervision, sampling, and box sealing

◆ Certificate issuance (CoC issued)

We can help you:

◆ Ensure compliance with SFDA technical regulations and GSO/SASO standards

◆ Obtain your SFDA certificate

◆ Avoid customs clearance delays at destination

◆ Ensure your goods are cleared smoothly and quickly at Saudi customs

◆ Prevent losses caused by rejecting non-compliant goods

Requirements for obtaining the mandatory certificate of conformity:

Importers must hold a valid business registration certificate which includes trade in cosmetics as a registered business activity.

Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) account, and a valid SFDA warehouse license.

Cosmetics and perfume products must beNotification will be made on the SFDA electronic system eCosma.

Certificate of Conformity must be provided before shipment (CoC)。

Products must comply withGSO Technical Regulation GSO1943/2016.

Labels and signs should comply with the requirements of the State Food and Drug Administration.

Labels must be in Arabic and must not contain graphics, images or phrases that are inconsistent with traditional Saudi culture and the societal values ​​prevailing in the GCC countries.

Market access requirements:

existEnter product information in eCosma (warehouse license, product notification, etc.)

Ensure product compliance GSO 1943/2016

For each shipment,CoC issued by a certification body approved by SFDA

Required documents:

Completed certification requests (RFC)

form/Final Invoice

All productseCosma Number

Batch numbers of all products

Importer warehouse license number

Technical documents (test reports, ingredient lists, specification sheets, analysis reports, product labels,PIF, etc.) and test reports

Quality management system documents/GMP certification

We have the expertise and laboratory support to support manufacturers in obtaining the necessary approvals and compliance according to Saudi Arabian standards and requirements. You will need to prepare the following requirements:Materials required for SFDA CoC compliance certification:

√ Application form (signature and seal)

√ Test report issued by CNAS 17025 laboratory

√ Product photos, including product name, product label, trademark, country of origin, chemical composition, expiration date, instructions, and barcode (in English or English/Arabic)

√ Product parameters

√ Invoice and packing list (signature and stamp)