SFDA REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD

Capable of rapidly shipping fruits, vegetables, sugar, grains, spices, and meat to the Arab nations, India has emerged as the top food exporter to the 22-nation League of Arab States for the first time in 15 years, replacing Brazil. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is a separate agency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that works to guarantee the country’s access to safe foods and medications.

In Saudi Arabia, food and drug products are subject to several specifications and mandatory registration requirements upheld by the SFDA regulations. To comply with the SFDA requirements, exporters/importers trading in food products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) must clear their food consignments at the Saudi customs, validated by obtaining a Certificate of Conformity (CoC).

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

TUV Certs is approved as a testing lab and CoC provider by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for all types of food products and has successfully carried out testing parameters of over 1000 samples for exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

While most products entering the Saudi Arabian market must meet the relevant requirements of the authorities, product safety requirements and regulations like the SFDA scheme are also put in place to reduce risks, improve quality, and ensure safety during use. In the case of the SFDA and India, import is permitted only from approved establishments.

As SFDA compliance requirements and regulations can pose challenges to companies while exploring new territories, market leaders like TUV CERTS ensure that your products successfully meet Saudi Arabian standards. Our expertise and knowledge help you access key markets efficiently while being assured of our objectivity and integrity.

SFDA FOOD CONSIGNMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME EXPORTER AND IMPORTER GUIDELINES

The SDFA certification includes:

  • Technical evaluation of the documents includes Application Review (RFC Form) of SFDA Food Consignment Certification Request
  • Testing and analysis of food samples in our lab