What SFDA covers
- Food and beverages, including supplements
- Cosmetics and personal-care products
- Medical devices and supplies
- Pharmaceuticals and some chemicals
Typical requirements
- Importer registration with SFDA
- Product registration or listing before import for many categories
- Arabic labelling with ingredients, expiry date and importer details
- Health, halal and origin certificates where applicable
- Temperature-controlled shipping for sensitive goods
How we help
We check the requirements for your product before you order, coordinate documents with the supplier, ship with the right temperature control and clear the goods with SFDA at the port.
How a shipment moves with Silk Arabia
- Specification & sourcing You share the requirement. We shortlist suppliers and confirm samples and prices.
- Order & quality check We order on your behalf, inspect before loading and photograph every stage.
- Certification SABER product and shipment certificates, SASO/SFDA and ministry approvals prepared in advance.
- Sea or air freight Booked on the best-value sailing or flight and tracked until it arrives.
- Customs clearance Declaration, duty and VAT handled by our licensed clearance team at the port.
- Delivery to your warehouse Trucked anywhere in Saudi Arabia, the GCC or Iraq, with proof of delivery.
FAQ
Can I import cosmetics from China to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, once the importer and products meet SFDA requirements and the labels comply. We check this before you place the order.
Do medical masks or gloves need SFDA approval?
Medical devices and supplies generally do. Send us the product details and we confirm.
