SFDA Certificate for Rice
Rice 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 rice 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
- Phytosanitary 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$2 billion of rice in 2024. US$1.5 billion came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 1006, 2024
Find your HS code
The right code depends on how far the rice is milled. Basmati and non-basmati rice use the same codes.
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 rice. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do basmati and non-basmati rice need different documents?
No. The SFDA requirements are the same. Only the HS code changes with how far the rice is milled.
Does rice need a SABER certificate?
No. Food is overseen by SFDA, not SASO, so rice 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.