Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Are the imported food products subjected to further tests?
Q2. How long is the SFDA certification?
Q3. Is SFDA Certification Revocable?
Q4. What is an SFDA Certificate of Conformity?
Answer: SFDA CoC-SFDA Certificate of Conformity verifies that the technical regulations and standards of the SFDA regarding imported food are complied with.
Q5. Is the SFDA Food Consignment Certification Programme compulsorily applicable to all the products?
Answer: SFDA Food Consignment Certification Programme is compulsorily applicable to food products coming from mandated Countries of Supply. For other countries exporting to Saudi Arabia, it remains on a voluntary basis but is highly recommended.
Q6. What is the Product Registration Number?
Answer: Food products shall be registered with SFDA before export to KSA. The Registration of Food products is majorly carried out by the Importer in KSA. SFDA issues a unique Product Registration Number to registered Food products in the format "X-X-X-DDMMYY-XXXXX".
Q7. Where will the Importer obtain a Commercial Registration Certificate?
Answer: Commercial Registration Certificate: Issued by KSA Ministry of Commerce. The Certificate must have a mention of "Food Trade" as an activity in order to be allowed to import Food Products into KSA.