SFDA Certificate for Frozen Fish
Frozen fish has to meet SFDA food rules, and every shipment needs the SFDA CoC.
Overview
Food in Saudi Arabia is overseen by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), not SASO, so frozen fish does not go through SABER. Your Saudi importer clears each shipment with SFDA, using the SFDA CoC and the other documents you send.
Documents required
- Commercial invoice
- Certificate of origin
- Test report
- Physical inspection and photos
- Health certificate
This is our default preparation list. Actual requirements depend on the product, HS Code, applicable regulation, certification route and shipment details. We verify the list for your product before proceeding.
The market
Saudi Arabia imported US$20 million of frozen fish such as grouper, snapper and seabream in 2024. US$200 thousand came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 0303.89, 2024
Find your HS code
Saudi Arabia gives many popular fish their own code. Pick the one for your species.
How it works
Step 1
Confirm your product and code
Send us the product details and your label. We confirm the right HS code and SFDA requirements.
Step 2
Prepare the documents
We help you prepare the SFDA CoC and the other documents.
Step 3
Ship to your importer
Your Saudi importer clears the shipment with SFDA. We help with questions along the way.
Request a quote
Tell us about your frozen fish. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do fish fillets use the same codes?
No. Frozen fillets fall under a different heading. Send us your product and we will confirm the code.
Does frozen fish need a SABER certificate?
No. Food is overseen by SFDA, not SASO, so frozen fish does not go through SABER.
Who clears the shipment with SFDA?
Your Saudi importer. They need the SFDA CoC and the other documents from you before it arrives.
Do you provide the certificate?
Yes*. We help you get the SFDA CoC, from preparing the documents to the final approval.