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Food Product Registration Guide

Operations Sector

01/19/1445 AH Application history

For more information please visit the website

WWW.SFDA.GOV.SA

Version No. 4
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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents .....
Introduction ..... 3

Important Definitions: 3
5
1 Mechanism and requirements for registering food products (marketing notification) ....
1.1 Opening an electronic account (Appendix 1) .... 6

1.2 Food Product Registration (Marketing Notification) (Appendix 2) .................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Follow-up of product requests (Appendix 3) .... 6

1.4 Electronic clearance (for imported food only) .... 7

82 Food registration period: .....................................................................................................
10 3 Special requirements for registering some food products ....................................................................................
10 3.1 Nutritional supplements: ....

Energy drinks: This paragraph is concerned with the registration of energy drink products. It
does not apply to raw materials or concentrates used in the manufacture of special foods and energy drinks....
3.2 Energy Drinks Registration Mechanism (Marketing Notification) 13....

3.3 Materials used in the food industry: 15....

3.4 Registration of fresh fruits and vegetables (marketing notification) ..... 16
4 Exceptions to food registration.... 16

As specified in the technical regulations. 16..... Y 4.1 Foods for personal use
4.2 Samples of imported food for the purpose of conducting scientific studies and research that will not be used for human consumption.16.

4.3 Display and marketing samples not intended for sale, accompanied by health documents and marked “Free Sample” on their data card....16
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16................................................. .................................... For the following conditions:
Food samples used in exhibitions and festivals according to 4.4

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5 Responsibilities of food importers and producers ....
5.1 The declaration must be read carefully and all regulatory aspects must be known before submitting the registration application and approval.

Acknowledgment. 16.
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Result: Verifying the accuracy of the data provided and compliance with the technical regulations and circulars issued by the Authority and following up The importer must 5.2
from all sales and distribution outlets when necessary. 16.... Recall or withdraw products
6 Most common mistakes ................................................................................................................. 16
17 7 Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................
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introduction

For the Food and Drug Authority in developing services and clarifying procedures, this special guide was prepared by the General Authority in an effort

to register food products. The guide included the mechanism and requirements for registering food products of all kinds in addition to some of the most

in food product registration, in order to support investment and frequently asked questions. Important information such as the most common errors

industry in food activities.

Without prejudice to what is stated in the Food System and its Executive Regulations and what is stated in the approved technical boards, the food facility shall be:

Responsible for ensuring the implementation of the provisions of the Food System and its regulations within the food activity under its responsibility.

Important definitions:

Technical Regulations

It is a mandatory document describing the characteristics of food or the methods of its production and classification, and the instructions regulating this, including the terms or

Symbols, packaging, labelling, product information or method of production.

Standard Specification

It is a non-mandatory document approved by the Authority, which stipulates rules or guidelines, or the characteristics of food and its products, or the production

processes or methods associated with them, and may include terms, symbols, packaging, or food label requirements, and data

Explanatory information about the product or its production method.

Food card
Any card, mark, brand, image or other descriptive data written, printed, stamped, affixed, engraved or

Prominently attached to the food packaging in an irremovable manner.

Nutritional data
It is an explanatory description directed to the consumer to inform about the nutritional properties indicating the nutritional elements and nutritional information of a

food. The nutritional explanatory data consists of two components:

o Nutritional information – Nutrient declaration.

oAdditional/supplementary nutritional information.

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Customs tariff item (HS code)

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Harmonized System for the purpose of describing and classifying goods, including subheadings, their numerical codes, sections and chapters Known by a symbol

The sub-items and notes consist of eight numbers, which are: (The first and second numbers from the left represent the chapter code - the third

– The fifth and sixth numbers from the left represent the sub-items – Y and fourth numbers from the left represent the main item

number - the seventh and eighth numbers from the left represent the local sub-paragraphs).

net weight

It is the net nutritional content of the package and is recorded in the metric system.

Drained weight

(Weight of food after filtering the liquid) The liquid medium here means water or any sugar or salt solutions or fruit and vegetable juices in canned fruits and

vegetables only or vinegar - alone or mixed.

How to use

It is a drop-down list that explains the purpose of importing or manufacturing the product and includes the following:

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Food products intended for display in the market are designated as “final consumer product”.

- Food products intended for food processing purposes are selected as “raw material for processing”.

- Food products used in restaurants and cafes and not sold directly to the consumer are selected as “For Restaurants and Cafes”

"Importer-specific".

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Agricultural products such as rice, grains and legumes are selected as “agricultural crop”.

Age group

If a specific age is specified on the product’s nutritional label, an age group is selected from the drop-down list. If an age group is not specified on the product

label, “Unspecified” is selected from the drop-down list.

Product card image

The designer shall design the data before printing it on the food product packaging and shall be comprehensive from all sides of the card. It is a geometric shape

and is in the format (ArtWork).

Final product image

It is a picture of the product after packaging (shot snap) that shows the type of packaging.
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Barcode is the

visual translation in the form of successive vertical bars and commas of a numeric or alphabetic code that allows the identification of

a product. Trademark
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Names, words, signatures, letters, symbols, numbers, addresses, seals, drawings, pictures, engravings, Distinctive Anything that takes the form

packaging, pictorial elements, shapes, colours, groups of colours or a combination thereof, or any sign or group of signs if they are used

or intended to be used to distinguish the goods or services of an establishment or the services of other establishments or to indicate the

performance of a service, or to carry out the control or inspection of the goods or services.

Country of Origin - Production - Packaging

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Country of Origin: The country where the raw material originated.

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Country of Production: The country where the product was

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manufactured. Country of Packaging: The country where the product was packaged without any manufacturing processes on the product.

Warning field

It is the field in which any warning stated on the product label as stipulated by the approved technical regulations is written and must be

on the product label, for example (may have a negative effect on activity and concentration in children - not to be used for children under

12 months - contains nuts...etc.).

Vegan

The term “vegan” is used for products that are free of animal ingredients and their derivatives.

Vegetarian

The term 'vegan' is used for meat-free products that may contain ingredients from animal sources such as eggs and milk.

And its derivatives.

1 Mechanism and requirements for registering food products (marketing notification)

The food products registration service aims to build and develop a food database in the Kingdom. It also aims to regulate the

import, export, production and trading of food products. It is also one of the conditions for importing food products, and is done

through several steps as follows:

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1.1 Opening an electronic account

(Appendix 1) Access the following link:

Fill in all the data and attach the following two documents:

- Commercial register copy

- Letter of authorization

1.2 Food Product Registration (Marketing Notification ) (Appendix

2) Access the following link:

- Fill in all the data and attach the following two documents: - A copy of the

product card (a copy of the product card in full from all sides). - A copy of the final product (a

copy of the product from the main interface).

1.3 Follow-up of product requests (Appendix 3)

Enter the following link: 1.3.1

Through it, the user can follow up on product and product requests as follows:

Product order tracking: 1.3.2

Through this section, the importer can search and review all registration requests submitted by him and know the status of each request regardless of

the procedures taken on it. The search is done through 7 main parts present in the request, which are:

Revision No. – Trade Name – Barcode – HS Code – Brand Name – Country of Origin – Date

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The user can search using any of these fields individually or together and view the search results.

1.3.3 Product follow-up:

After approval of the registration of a food product, it is transformed from a product request to a product, and the search is carried out through 6 main parts

present in the product, which are:

Revision No. – Trade Name – Barcode – HS Code – Brand Name – Country of Origin

The user can search using any of these fields individually or together and view the search results.

The application is reviewed and approved, and if the comments (if any) are not corrected, the application is returned to the customer.
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That the application will be rejected if it is resubmitted incomplete for the second time unless To correct the comments, the

Authority may consider requesting additional information.

1.4 Electronic clearance (for imported food only)

The product must comply with the approved technical regulations and circulars issued by the Authority.

You can also refer to the guide “Terms and Requirements for Importing Food to the Kingdom”
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2 Food registration period:

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From the date of submitting the application in the electronic food registration system, which is a period of The periods required to register products are calculated starting from

Cumulative within the body

Time period Type definition: Type:

Any food that is not used for significant human consumption within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia before 17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442 AH (corresponding to 1 January 2021).

Categories of novel foods may include, but are not limited to, the following:

ÿ Foods consisting of, isolated from, or produced by living microorganisms or

Fungi, algae, plants or their parts, animals or their parts.

ÿ Foods consisting of, isolated from, or produced from cell or tissue culture.

Derived from animals, plants, microorganisms, fungi or spleen.

90 ÿ Foods consisting of, isolated from, or produced from a substance of mineral origin.
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Novel foods
ÿ Foods made of nanomaterials.

ÿ Vitamins, minerals and other materials that were not previously produced or marketed

within the Kingdom before the date specified above in Clause (1.3).

ÿ Foods that consist of a new or modified molecular structure.

ÿ Foods produced from new sources or through a new production process that has not been

previously applied to food.

ÿ Traditional foods from countries other than Saudi Arabia.

ÿ Foods used specifically in nutritional supplements, which are provided

To be used as a food and not as a dietary supplement.

working day 90 They are foods specially prepared and prepared to meet special nutritional requirements resulting from Foods with special uses

certain physical or physiological conditions and/or specific disorders. Special Nutrition

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Time period Type definition: Type:

A group of foods manufactured for special nutritional uses and prepared or

a special manner for the nutritional use of patients. They prepared in

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It is not permissible -I

may only be used under medical supervision and their purpose is to provide
90 Foods used for special medical
working day complete or partial nutrition to patients with limited or no ability to consume food.

The normal digestion, absorption, or assimilation of some of the nutrients it contains, or of the purposes
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nutritional elements, and it cannotMedically
be specifiedSpecial needs - patients who have

It can only be obtained by modifying the regular diet or by eating foods with

Special nutritional uses or a combination of both.

The products include the following:

ÿ Infant formula, follow-up formula and formula for medical use

90 private. Infant and child foods
working day
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Of grains and others Infant and young child foods (mainly processed foods) ÿ
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From grains(. BasicallyFactory
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From water, added caffeine and Carbonated or non-carbonated drinks prepared in advance

10 working days Contains taurine, inositol, glucuronolactone, carbohydrates, minerals, amino

Energy drinks
acids, sweeteners, permitted additives and vitamins.

Natural fruit juices, pulps and herbal extracts may be added.

Foods that have certain characteristics or features that clearly distinguish them from other

similar products of the same category in terms of use are not included in the above categories.
5 working days
“Traditional ingredients” include raw materials used in the manufacture of food Other (traditional) foods

products, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried and canned foods in their original state

without the addition of any herbs or elements used for non-food purposes.
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3 Special requirements for registration of some food products (marketing notification)

3.1 Nutritional supplements:

3.1.1 Scope of dietary supplements includes all dietary supplements that are consumed orally and include the following:

supplements. that 3.1.1.1 Protein, carbohydrate and amino acid products are used as nutritional

3.1.1.2 Nutritional supplements rich in vitamins and minerals.

who exercise. who They are used as nutritional supplements for athletes or people 3.1.1.3Powder products in the form of

Powder or liquid. form of a response

In the 3.1.1.4Products that contain collagen as an ingredient 3.1.1.5 Products that contain

Powder or liquid. is on the form of Or the propolis which

The meeting
royal jelly or grains as an ingredient

The following:
What is it? Requirements This is amazing
The appliesto 3.1.1.6

Raw materials or concentrates used in the manufacture of nutritional supplements. 3.1.1.6.1

Dietary supplements not intended for ingestion such as: injections, inhalers, suppositories, topical use, etc. 3.1.1.6.2

Supplements that contain ingredients and concentrations higher than the limits permitted in the specifications and technical regulations approved by the sector 3.1.1.6.3

Food.

Dietary supplements that make medical claims or contain pharmaceutical ingredients. 3.1.1.6.4

Mechanism for registration of food supplements (marketing notification): 3.1.2

electronic food registration system https:// 3.1.2.1 Register the facility in the
Link on the road
Next entry:

frcs.sfda.gov.sa/Account/RegisterAccount.aspx

mechanism. Register forMy food

a product
A
notification) has beenrequest for clarification of the product registration (marketing
submitted. 3.1.2.2

demand The Authority shall study and audit the application for the product card, including the financial and data entered and issue an invoice for the customer’s 3.1.2.3
.
what
consideration. The following:

3.1.2.3.1 Invoice number for payment of the financial fee (to evaluate a request to register a nutritional supplement worth (5,000) riyals).

Notes to be modified on the product card or in the data entered in the fields (if any). 3.1.2.3.2

Attach If the client finds that the order has been modified and the sender pays the financial consideration
during the order,the sender will resend the order. 3.1.2.4
.
It been
Authority shall, upon resubmitting the application in an incomplete manner, consider that the bank card payment notice has will be The in a manner that does not reflect the product’s completeness.
rejected

Need to request additional information.

of time.during registration, the application is completed. Upon completion of the application, the Authority shall respond to the
Or request for additional information within a maximum period 3.1.2.5

demand. On the body 30

to reply
date days ago

The application must be submitted by the applicant before the Authority In the event that the application is not completed within the specified period, the 3.1.2.6
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registration fee will be non-refundable. Financialcounterpart note New registration,
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3.1.3 General controls for registering nutritional supplements:

Specialized scientific. scientificSome of these

application teams
and may be subject to evaluation prior to the study of the
products.
3.1.3.1
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are the following:
what
The most important of which body and
The from Approved technical regulations and issued circulars with product must be compatible. The He should 3.1.3.2

Regulation number Technical Regulations M

55 FD.SFDA Nutritional supplements 1

9 GSO Packaged food labels 2

150-1 FD.SFDA Expiry periods of food products - Part 1: Mandatory expiry periods 3

2500 FD.SFDA Additives permitted for use in foodstuffs 4

2333 FD.SFDA Requirements for foods with nutritional and health claims 5

707 FD.SFDA Flavourings permitted for use in food products 6

995 GSO Sweeteners permitted for use in food 7

2233 FD.SFDA Nutritional data requirements on the 8

2209 GSO/FD.SFDA label Foods for special nutritional uses - General requirements for sports and bodybuilding foods 9
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register online? The period requested
must be donefor Or Thisbeen exceeded.
this has , months of the products
3.1.3.3shall
The not
shelf life 24 months.
exceed

Validity During the product period and the effectivenessof its

components
Safe to prove
by submitting a letter containing the Authority’s approval, before obtaining it.

Specific.

By any means
The General Authority for Food and Drug prohibits the placement of the Authority’s logo or sign before by is that the It is prohibited to claim or imply
product
licensed 3.1.3.4

(Example:) P-3-N-000000-0000 To ensure its safety, and to suffice with the product approval number on the product card, review the product doubt
or

and ensure its safety. Shapes doubt

Product Approval to Who to any reference

new 3.1.3.5 The amendment shall mean that the product data in the registered amendment shall be changed.

Register it. (Includes all products). Re-required

Work 15 during her request and it is a when The client has a file containing the following documents,certified and approved by the Authority: 3.1.3.6
day

As follows:
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3.1.3.6.1 A Sale Free Certificate certified by the competent authorities in the country of origin (for imported products).
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.) A food facility license issued by the General Authority for Food and Drug (for locally manufactured products). 3.1.3.6.2

3.1.3.6.3 HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certificate, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificate, or ISO Certificate

22000.)
.
ISO 17025 General requirements for the competence of laboratories Laboratory analysis certificate issued by an accredited laboratory in accordance with 3.1.3.6.4

(Inspection and calibration) including the main components of the product and the nutritional elements in their quantities and proportions.

Laboratory analysis for safety tests, including: heavy metal analysis, pesticide residue analysis, microorganism analysis 3.1.3.6.5

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3.1.3.6.6 Halal Certificate.

3.1.3.6.7 Technical Data Sheets (TDS).

3.1.3.6.8 Study the stability of the active ingredients in the product.

If the product contains herbs or their extracts, it requires the preparation of documents clarifying the following: 3.1.3.6.9

Scientific name and family. 3.1.3.6.9.1

Traditional or common name. 3.1.3.6.9.2

The part of the herb used. 3.1.3.6.9.3

The amount used in the product. 3.1.3.6.9.4

3.1.3.6.9.5 Purpose of the addition.

3.1.3.6.9.6 International studies/legislations proving the safety and security of the herb.

process. Request any additional documents or requirements to complete the product evaluation and registrationIn 3.1.3.7 the Authority has the right

In the event that the above-mentioned documents are not provided within the specified period, the necessary action will be taken.
3.1.3.7.1

The registered product data must not be modified, as any modification or change in the mandatory data on the product information card means that the 3.1.3.7.2

product is new and must be registered.

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Energy Drinks: This paragraph concerns the registration of energy drink products, and does not apply to raw materials or

Concentrates used in the manufacture of special foods and energy drinks.

Energy Drinks Registration Mechanism (Marketing Notification):3.2

3.2.1 Register the facility in the electronic food registration system by accessing the following link:

https://frcs.sfda.gov.sa/Account/RegisterAccount.aspx

The application for product registration (marketing notification) is submitted as explained in the Food Product Registration Mechanism. 3.2.2

The application is studied, the product card and the entered data are checked, an invoice is issued for the financial consideration to be paid, and the application is returned to the customer.
3.2.3
.
the following:
including

Register an energy drink worth 5000 (for SR rating).request Invoice payment No.
Financial 3.2.3.1

Data
3.2.3.2 entered
Notes to beinmodified
the fieldsonorthe product label
found.

Found and resend the request with the attached payment notice The client pays the financial considerationto the sender during the modification of the system notes with the 3.2.3.3

product. Bank card with photo

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Approval, and if the notes are not corrected (if any), the order will be returned to the customer to correct the notes, noting that The application is being reviewed and 3.2.4

The application will be rejected if it is resubmitted incompletely for the second time unless the Authority sees the need to request additional information.

If the Authority requests additional information or responds that the application is incomplete, the applicant must complete the registration application within a maximum period of
3.2.5

30 days from
the date of the Authority’s response to the application.

If the specified period expires without completing the application, the application will be terminated by the Authority and the applicant must submit a registration application. 3.2.6
.
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The registration fee is non-refundable. New, note

3.2.7 General controls for registering energy drink products:

Specialized scientific. Someof these products are subject to evaluation prior to the application and study. may 3.2.7.1
.
are the following:
what
The most important of which body and
The from the approved technical regulations and circulars issued are compatible
with The product is That He should 3.2.7.2

Regulation number Technical Regulations M

1926 FD.SFDA Energy drinks 1

9 GSO packaged food labels 2

150-2 FD.SFDA Shelf life of food products - Part 2: Optional shelf life 3

2500 FD.SFDA Additives permitted for use in foodstuffs Requirements 4

2333 FD.SFDA for foods with nutritional and health claims 5

707 FD.SFDA Flavourings permitted for use in food products 6

995 GSO Sweeteners permitted for use in food 7

2233 FD.SFDA Nutritional data requirements on the card 8

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If this period is exceeded, the registration application must not be submitted. months.The shelf life of the products shall not exceed 24 3.2.7.2.1 must
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Before obtaining the Authority’s approval, by submitting a letter that includes evidence of the safety of the product and the effectiveness of its components during the period Electronically

Specific validity.

It is prohibited to claim or indicate that the product is licensed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, nor is it prohibited to place the Authority’s logo or indicate in any way 3.2.7.2.2

doubt
From the forms to the product approval and safety assurance, and the revision number on the product card is sufficient

(example: P-3-N-000000- 0000) or indicate any doubt

The registered product data must not be modified, as any modification or change in the mandatory data for the product means that the product 3.2.7.2.3 must

is new and must be re-registered. (Includes all products).

working The client must have a file containing the following documents, certified and approved, and submit them to the Authority upon request within 15 3.2.7.2.4

days, as follows:

3.2.7.2.4.1 A Sale Free certificate certified by the competent authorities in the country of origin (for imported products).
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.) A food facility license issued by the General Authority for Food and Drug (for locally manufactured products). 3.2.7.2.4.2

3.2.7.2.4.3 HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certificate, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificate, or ISO Certificate

22000.)
.
ISO 17025 General requirements for the competence of laboratoriesFor international specification) Laboratory analysis certificate issued by an accredited laboratory in accordance with 3.2.7.2.4.4

(Inspection and calibration) including the main components of the product and the nutritional elements in their quantities and proportions.

3.2.7.2.4.5 Laboratory analysis for safety tests, including: heavy metal analysis, pesticide residue analysis, microorganism analysis

The nurse.

3.2.7.2.4.6 Halal Certificate.

3.2.7.2.4.7 Technical Data Sheets (TDS).

3.2.7.2.4.8 Study the stability of the active ingredients in the product.

The Authority has the right to request any additional documents or requirements to complete the product evaluation and registration process.
3.2.7.2.5

In the event that the above-mentioned documents are not provided within the specified period, the necessary action will be taken.
3.2.7.2.5.1

3.2.7.2.5.2 The registered product data shall not be modified, as any modification or change in the mandatory data on the product statement card means that

The product is new and must be registered.

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3.3 Materials used in the food industry:

3.3.1
When the product is used for catering purposes for restaurants, cafes, or any product shown in the table below, it is not necessary to place a label.
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Share it with herSubject to the requirements Product data is not placed on the small packaging of the product, but rather on the outer carton only, as shown in the table

below.

3.3.2 It is not mandatory to write nutritional data on the labels of these types of products.

3.3.3
The food establishment’s commitment not to display the product directly to the consumer.

Table showing the raw materials used:

Food card How to deal with it Product Type M

Subject to Saudi Technical Regulation No. It is registered in the electronic food registration materialsPrimary
imported by

"Packaged Materials Labels (2281 FD.SFDA used in the establishments

system and the raw material for manufacturing is selected.

food products industry)" Only (as a method of use. Purposes Food

1
Manufacturing

Subject to the technical regulation (9 GSO) (material cards) It is registered in the electronic food registration Foodstuffs imported by

Packaged food system and (for restaurants and cafes owned by the establishments

importer) is selected as the method of use. For use Food

2

in restaurants and cafes

-1 On the small packaging unit, the following is shown: It is registered in the electronic food registration Food Products

the
(Batch number/product expiry date/package number) system and (for supply/not for display in the markets) Which are ready to be

Product barcode( is selected as the method of use. displayed in the markets for

-2 All requirements of the technical regulation (9 GSO/FD.SFDA) purposes And for

shall be clarified in the contract concluded between the restaurants Food supplies

manufacturer and the restaurants. 3 and others

-3 The outer packaging must be compatible.

Technical Regulation 9 GSO/FD.SFDA (Cards)

Packaged food
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3.4 Registration of fresh fruits and vegetables (marketing notification)

Local fresh fruits and vegetables include one of the following: 3.4.1

General Food and Drug Administration. The Authority directly at the farm/Requires registration - Notification of marketing only 3.4.1.1 Fresh fruits and vegetables from

Foods General
(Marketing and packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables) requires a factory license (upon notification and registration) 3.4.1.2

For food and medicine.

General Food (A warehouse license and registration are required for storage and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables) 3.4.1.3

And the medicine.

3.4.1.4 Imported fresh fruits and vegetables/ require a warehouse license for storage, except for importers in

5 Gregorian year
weight is )2000
kg. shipments andItsa total of more than

4 Exceptions to food registration

As specified in the technical regulations. Y Foods for personal use 4.1

4.2 Samples of imported food for the purpose of conducting scientific studies and research that will not be used for human consumption.

4.3 Display and marketing samples not intended for sale, accompanied by health documents and marked “Free Sample” on their data card.
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For the following conditions: Food samples used in exhibitions and festivals according to 4.4

The importer shall guarantee the suitability of such food for its intended purpose. 4.4.1

It will not be sold or distributed outside the exhibition venue or after its end. 4.4.2

5 Responsibilities of Food Importers and Producers

5.1 The declaration must be read carefully and all regulatory aspects must be known before submitting the registration application and approving the declaration.
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Introduction and compliance with technical regulations and circulars issued by Result: Data validation The importer must 5.2

The Authority shall follow up on the recall or withdrawal of products from all
sales and distribution outlets whenever necessary.

6 Most Common Mistakes

Marketing of any website, social media accounts or the like is not permitted on the product card. 6.1

6.2 The Authority does not grant any certificate by registering the food product, and registration is not considered a license.

6.3 It is not permitted to write links to the manufacturer’s website or barcode number to enter the website for personal purposes.

Promotion or marketing by making claims that are contrary to the approved technical regulations.
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The name or logo of the Authority shall not be used directly or indirectly in the content of the advertisement, or any name or logo of another internal or external regulatory body.
6.4

External.

:7 Frequently Asked Questions

7.1 Who is the importer?

The importer is the commercial entity (under the commercial register) or the industrial entity (under the industrial

register) that imports food products, whether ready-to-sell products or raw materials used in food industries, through the

sea, land or air ports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

7.2 How to fill in the facility name field?

The name of the establishment shall be registered as stated in the commercial register, without any increase or decrease.

7.3 What is the commercial registration

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Related to the products to be registered in accordance with activity? The establishment’s commercial registration activity must

include an activity in the Authority’s National Classification of Economic Activities (ISIC-4) list published at the following link:

https://sfda.gov.sa/sites/default/files/2021-12/EconomicActivitiesSFDA.pdf

7.4 Does the barcode change with the batch number, batch number or expiry date?
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Variable barcode depending on batch or batch Production, sometimes it may not exist, but it is fixed for the product characteristics

and is not linked to a date on products, in this case this barcode is not written

in the barcode field. 7.5 If there is only one brand, what do I write in the trademark field?

If there is only one brand or trademark, write it in both fields. However, if there is more than one brand or
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trademark, write one of them in the brand field and the other in the trademark field.

7.6 What is a product card image?

It is an image of the entire product packaging data before printing and must be in (ArtWork) format.

7.7 What is the warning field?

This is the field where any warning written on the product label is written, or should be on the product label, for example

(that excessive use of the product may cause allergies - or not to be used for children under 12 months - contains

nuts, etc.).
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7.8 What is the procedure followed when the deadline for responding to the Authority’s inquiries (30 days) is approaching?

The Product Registration Department can be contacted through the unified call center 19999 or through the Authority’s official channels, and justifications for

the delay in response can be provided.

7.9 Is it possible to claim or indicate that the product is licensed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, whether by placing the phrase:

Or a slogan?

Of the shapes It is prohibited to place the Authority’s logo or indicate any doubt.

(Except for) nutritional supplements and energy drinks, by simply using the revision number on the product label.
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She has a valid registration certificate. (Or registration number for previously registered products)Example: -000000-0000N-3-P

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Table showing the fields of the food product registration form (marketing notification):

About the field Field Name

The name of the item must be written in Arabic as it appears on the product card (item) without adding the brand. .1 Item Name
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Variable barcode according to batch or run on products, in this case A fixed number for product characteristics and is not linked to the production date. It may sometimes be found Barcode .2

Do not write this barcode in the barcode field, in this case write (0) in the barcode field.

If there are two trademarks or brands on the product, write one in the Brand field and the other in the Trademark field. If you have .3 Brand Name

One brand or trademark, enter the brand or trademark in both fields.

If there are two trademarks or brands on the product, write one in the Brand field and the other in the Trademark field. If you have Brand .4

One brand or trademark, enter the brand or trademark in both fields.

It is an 8-digit number used to identify the classification of products at customs. .5 Tariff item

Weight of food item recorded on the product Net Weight .6

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Of net weight The weight of solid food is less than the net weight (solid + liquid) and is always less. Drained Weight .7

Country where the raw material originated .8 Country of origin

The country in which the product was manufactured Country of production

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The country where the product was packed without any manufacturing processes on the product. .10 Country of packing

If a specific age has been specified on the product’s nutritional label, an age group is selected from the drop-down list. If the age .11 Age group

group is not specified on the product label, “Unspecified” is selected from the drop-down list.

It is a drop-down list that explains the purpose of importing or manufacturing the product and includes the following: 12. How to use

- Food products prepared for display in the markets are selected as “final consumer product”.

- Food products intended for food processing purposes are selected as “raw material for processing”.

- Food products used in restaurants and cafes and not sold directly to the consumer are selected as “for restaurants and cafes owned by the importer.”

- Agricultural products such as rice, grains and legumes are selected as “agricultural crop”.
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Packaging should be consistent with the product image. For the final product shape after The type is selected .13 Type of

according to the mandatory validity period stipulated in the product specification. packaging .14 Shelf life

Save the product with it The temperature at which all 15. Storage temperature

components must be stored is stated on the product label. 16. Ingredients

All ingredients on the product label (if applicable) (Arabic) 17. Ingredients

The company that made the product (English) 18. Manufacturer’s

The manufacturer’s approval number from a food health control authority in the country of manufacture. This is only required for meat, poultry and fish products. name 19. Company approval number

Manufacturer (if any)

Any manufacturing processes such as (smoking-pasteurization-drying-UHT) 20. Treatment (if any)

21. Warnings (if any) is the field in which any warning written on the product label is written, for example (excessive use of the product may cause allergies - or do not use).

Under 12 months - contains nuts .... etc.

Image of the complete product packaging data before printing (work art) .22 Product card image
Image limit is 1MB. I Cut

Product image after packaging .23 Product Image

Image limit is 1MB. I Cut
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