FAQ
FAQ
In case of the rejection of an imported consignment, are there further requirements on the supervisory authority in the exporting country and the manufacturing or exporting company?
All clearance conditions and requirements shall be met by both the exporter and importer.
What is the expected period for conducting the inspection visit after paying the fees?
It is based on the SFDA’s team plan and visit schedule
Is it possible to object to the report of the results of a visit to an external establishment or country, what is the mechanism for that?
Yes, by sending an email to:
What is the approval number?
It is an accreditation number given by the external control authority as a registered accreditation number that is published on the SFDA’s website
Are all the external facilities exporting to the Kingdom required to be registered?
Yes, it is mandatory
Are all external facilities required to register all the products they manufacture?
Yes it is
What is the purpose of registering external facilities?
To be eligible to export to KSA, the aim of controlling the entire food chain from the country of origin to Saudi Arabia in coordination with the competent authorities in the exporting countries based on the approved mechanisms where the factories are approved and published on the SFDA’s website.
What is the SFDA’s inspection process for an establishment who want to export their products to KSA?
Inspection of establishments (onsite or remote Inspection) can be done accordingly if the competent authority in the country sends a request through the diplomatic channels to the Saudi FDA specifying the establishment's details.
What are the clearance conditions and requirements for forage products?
conditions and requirements for forage products clearance through ports of entry : Click Here