SFDA Certificate for Henna
Henna has to meet SFDA cosmetics rules, with an Arabic label and a test report.
Overview
This page covers henna powder, paste and dried henna leaves used for hair and skin.
Cosmetics in Saudi Arabia are overseen by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), not SASO. Henna must be listed with SFDA, carry an Arabic label and be backed by a test report and the chemical formula. Your Saudi importer clears each shipment with SFDA.
Documents required
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Product label in Arabic
- Certificate of origin
- Chemical formula
- Test report
- Inspection photos
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$16 million of vegetable products not listed elsewhere, including henna in 2024. US$4.3 million came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 1404.90, 2024
Find your HS code
Dried and ground henna have their own codes.
How it works
Step 1
Confirm your product and code
Send us the product details, the formula and your label. We confirm the right HS code and SFDA requirements.
Step 2
Prepare the documents
We help you prepare the chemical formula, the test report, the Arabic label 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 henna. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Does black henna follow the same rules?
Black henna often contains added dyes, which SFDA checks closely. Send us your formula and we will check.
Does henna need a SABER certificate?
No. Cosmetics are overseen by SFDA, not SASO, so henna does not go through SABER.
Who clears the shipment with SFDA?
Your Saudi importer. They need the formula, the test report and the other documents from you before it arrives.
Do you provide the certificate?
Yes*. We help you get the SFDA certificate, from preparing the documents to the final approval.