SFDA Certificate for Nail Polish
Nail polish has to meet SFDA cosmetics rules, with an Arabic label and a test report.
Overview
This page covers nail polishes and varnishes, and nail polish removers.
Cosmetics in Saudi Arabia are overseen by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), not SASO. Nail polish 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$20 million of manicure and pedicure products in 2024. US$200 thousand came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 3304.30, 2024
Find your HS code
Nail polish and nail polish remover have separate 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 nail polish. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do nail polish removers need special shipping?
Removers with acetone are flammable, so they need the right packing and a safety data sheet for transport.
Does nail polish need a SABER certificate?
No. Cosmetics are overseen by SFDA, not SASO, so nail polish 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.