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Which products need SFDA approval to import?

Food and beverages, cosmetics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and supplements — all regulated by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. Products (and often foreign factories) must register in SFDA systems before shipping. Arabic labelling is mandatory, and consignments face SFDA border review parallel to customs.

Medical devices additionally need a local Authorized Representative; meat and gelatine products need halal certification from accredited bodies.

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