Exporting cosmetics and perfumes to Saudi Arabia

https://www.intertek.com/government/saudi-arabia-cosmetics/

Saudi authorities' requirements

• The Importer must have a valid Commercial Registration Certificate which includes Cosmetics Trade as a registered commercial activity.
• The Importer must have an account with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), and a valid SFDA Warehouse Licence.
• Cosmetics and Perfumery Products must be notified on SFDA Electronic System eCosma.
• A Certificate of Conformity is mandatory before shipment.
• Products must comply with GSO Technical Regulation GSO 1943/2016.
• The labelling and marking should meet the SFDA requirements.
• The labelling must in Arabic.
• The labelling should not contain graphics or images or phrases that are inconsistent with Islamic traditions and prevailing social values in GCC countries.

SFDA market access requirements

• Enter product info in eCosma (warehouse licence, product notification, etc.)
• Ensure the product complies with GSO 1943/2016.
• Present a CoC for each shipment, issued by a SDFA approved Certification Body (such as Cotecna).

Required documentation

• Completed Request for Certification (RFC)
• Proforma/final invoice
• eCosma numbers for all products
• Batch numbers for all products
• Warehouse licence number of the importer
• Technical documents (test reports, ingredient list, specifications sheets, analysis reports, product labels, PIF, etc.)
• Test reports from ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
• Quality Management System documents / GMP certification

(Source : https://www.exporting-to-saudi.com/en/news/saudi-requirements-for-cosmetic-imports )

Certificate of Conformity for Exports of Cosmetics to Saudi Arabia