SFDA Cosmetics

SFDA Cosmetics is a conformity assessment programme developed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) to ensure the quality and safety of cosmetic products imported into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

About SFDA

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) was established under the Council of Ministers resolution no (1) dated 07/01/1424 H, as an independent body that directly reports to the President of Council of Ministers.

The main purpose of the SFDA is to ensure the safety of food and drugs for human and animal consumption, of biological and chemical substances, and of electronic products that affect human health, that are being imported into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

About SFDA Cosmetics

The SFDA Cosmetics programme is a mandatory conformity assessment programme developed by the SFDA to ensure the quality and safety of cosmetic products imported into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

What are the main purposes of the SFDA Cosmetics programme?

  • To ensure the safety of the products before they are used by consumers
  • The establishment of a global database to notify about all local imported cosmetics products
  • A clearance authorization of the imported cosmetics products
  • The development of specific standards for cosmetics

What is considered as a cosmetic product?

A cosmetic product, regulated under the SFDA Cosmetics programme, is defined as a product that contains one or more substance(s) intended to be used on the outer parts of the human body (such as for skin, hair, nails, lips, teeth etc.). The purpose of these products should be to perfume, protect, condition or change/improve the appearance and/or smell of the body.

About Cotecna

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As a trusted partner of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Cotecna is accredited to help support the SFDA Cosmetics programme and perform conformity assessment of cosmetic products imported into the country in accordance with all regulations, rules and specifications approved by SFDA.

As a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services, we offer solutions to facilitate trade and make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our technical expertise combined with the superior quality of our services and our ability to anticipate our clients’ needs is what sets us apart.

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