SFDA Certification for Food & Cosmetics in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) oversees all food, cosmetic, dietary supplement, and personal care products entering the Saudi market. All such products must be registered and approved by SFDA before import, sale, or distribution.
Sanyog Conformity supports manufacturers and exporters in completing SFDA product registration, documentation, testing, and approvals smoothly.
What is SFDA Certification?
SFDA ensures that all food and cosmetic products meet the safety, hygiene, and quality requirements of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Products must be registered through official SFDA portals such as:
GHO (General Food Importer System) – for food products
eCOSMA / eMumed – for cosmetics and personal care items
Muwatheq – for food facility and product registration
Products Requiring SFDA Registration
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Skin care products
Hair care products
Fragrances & perfumes
Makeup products
Soaps and cleansing products
Baby cosmetics
Food Products
Packaged food & beverages
Spices & condiments
Dairy products
Baked and processed food
Nutritional supplements
Dietary products
Documents Required for SFDA Registration
For Cosmetics
Product formulation or ingredient list
Free Sale Certificate (FSC)
ISO 22716 (GMP) Certificate
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Label artwork
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Manufacturer license
For Food Products
Product label artwork
Nutritional facts chart
Ingredient list
Health certificate
Halal certificate (if applicable)
COA – Certificate of Analysis
Shelf-life stability report
Process of SFDA Product Registration
Document Preparation – Collect all required certificates and reports.
Create SFDA Account – Register the manufacturer or importer on the SFDA portal.
Upload Products – Enter product details, ingredients, labels, and documents.
SFDA Review – SFDA evaluates safety, compliance, and formulation.
