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SFDA Certificate for Sunscreen

Sunscreen has to meet SFDA cosmetics rules, with an Arabic label and a test report.

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Get your sunscreen ready for the Saudi market.

Overview

This page covers sunscreen and sun tan creams, lotions and sprays.

Cosmetics in Saudi Arabia are overseen by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), not SASO. Sunscreen 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$823 million of skin care and make-up products in 2024. US$15 million came from India.

Source: UN Comtrade, HS 3304.99, 2024

Find your HS code

Sunscreen and sun tan products have their own code.

How it works

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2

    Prepare the documents

    We help you prepare the chemical formula, the test report, the Arabic label and the other documents.

  3. 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 sunscreen. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.

Fields marked * are required. You will review and send your request in WhatsApp. Nothing is sent automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Does the SPF on the label need proof?

Yes. The SPF and any UVA claim must be backed by a test report, and SFDA checks the UV filters in the formula.

Does sunscreen need a SABER certificate?

No. Cosmetics are overseen by SFDA, not SASO, so sunscreen 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.

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