What is the SFDA food certificate?
The SFDA food certificate is the conformity certificate (SFDA CoC) for food shipments to Saudi Arabia. It shows that the food meets SFDA rules on safety, ingredients and labels, so it can clear the port.
Documents required
- Commercial invoice
- Certificate of origin
- Test report
- Physical inspection and photos
Extra documents for some foods
- Meat: halal, health and veterinary certificates
- Plant products: phytosanitary certificate
- Other animal products: health certificate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I export chicken or eggs from India to Saudi Arabia?
No. Saudi Arabia does not currently allow poultry and egg imports from India.
Does the label need Arabic?
Yes. The label needs the product name, ingredients, dates and other details in Arabic.
Do you provide the certificate?
Yes*. We help you get the certificate, from preparing the documents to the final approval.