YES.

YES. You can refer each case to a different broker.

First, you have to open an account in the SFDA. Secondly, you need to register the type of product(s). Then, you can use the service.

YES, even after while.

You cannot delete a registered product, but you are not obliged to continue importing such product.

Importer is the commercial or industrial domain (trade file) or (industrial file) importing raw materials for processing food or ready-for-sale food products.

You can sign up through the following steps:
1. Go to the following link: https://frcs.sfda.gov.sa
2. Click on “create a new account”
3. Set up a user name and a password.
4. Select the type of establishment.
5. Fill out the registration form and click on “submit”.
6. A message will be sent to your email containing an activation code.
7. After your account is activated, you can complete your registration.
8. Submit the form.

Saudi Local Importer

• 1. Commercial Certificate.
• 2. Authentication Letter click here
• Custom Broker
• 1- Saudi Custom Broker License.
• 2. Authentication Letter click here
• Foreign Est.
• 1. Registration Certificate.(Issued By the Governmental Health Authority)
• 2. Industrial Certificate.(Issued By Ministry of Industry or Commerce)

Once registration is completed, a request to confirm registration will be sent to the applicant via email. The SFDA decision regarding the application will be emailed to the applicant and it shall take the following responses:
• Accepted: your request has been accepted.
• Incomplete: the applicant is requested to complete the missing information within a week to avoid cancellation.
• Rejected: your request has been rejected because it contains false information or because of non-compliance.

It is strictly prohibited to use SFDA’s logo for these purposes, and such violation may result in legal prosecution and execution of severe penalties as stated in the law.

YES, if using different trade files.

It is necessary for the following reasons:
• Provides a database for all importers, establishments, and products.
• Enables you to process your work easily and quickly.
• Improves communication between SFDA and importers as well as food establishment.