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Saudi Cosmetics Product Notification in Saudi Arabia

A practical guide to Saudi Cosmetics Product Notification for cosmetics sold in Saudi Arabia: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Cosmetics sold in Saudi Arabia; Brands and importers

Authority

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)

Legal basis

Saudi Food and Drug Authority cosmetic rules

Local representative

A Saudi authorised representative is required

Timeline

Notification before shipment; processing takes days to weeks

Cost

Notification fees plus representative costs

If you do not comply

Customs rejection and sales ban

Who needs this

Cosmetics sold in Saudi Arabia
Brands and importers

Documents you need

Product notification in the SFDA system
Arabic label artwork
Safety and manufacturing documentation

Compliance checklist

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Product notification in the SFDA system
Arabic label artwork
Safety and manufacturing documentation

How to comply

Appoint a Saudi authorised representative
Notify each product through the SFDA system
Prepare Arabic labels
Keep the notification current

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Saudi Cosmetics Product Notification — Saudi Arabia
Product category: Cosmetics
Authority: Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)
Legal basis: Saudi Food and Drug Authority cosmetic rules

Documents we already have:
  1. Product notification in the SFDA system
  2. Arabic label artwork
  3. Safety and manufacturing documentation

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Saudi Cosmetics Product Notification in Saudi Arabia?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Notification before shipment; processing takes days to weeks.

Notification fees plus representative costs.

Common rejection reasons

No SFDA notification
Arabic label missing
Product not matching the notified data

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.