

Certificate of Conformity (COC) for Cosmetics
Our Conformity Assessment Service reviews cosmetic products registered with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) to issue a Certificate of Conformity.
EPAC Sigma is recognized by the SFDA to grant Conformity Certificates for cosmetics, helping streamline customs clearance and ensure your products meet all regulatory requirements.
Geographical Scope for Cosmetic Conformity Certificates

France

Italy

Germany

United Arab Emirates

Kuwait

Bahrain

Oman

Qatar

Jordan

Egypt

China

Turkey

Poland

Morocco

USA

UK
Steps to Obtain a Cosmetics Conformity Certificate
Complete the certificate application and declaration of conformity for the importer or exporter through EPAC Sigma
EPAC Sigma reviews the request submitted by the exporter or importer.
Verify that all required documents are available and comply with the regulations of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).
Test and inspect the required product samples
Provide product listing numbers on the SFDA platforms (Ghad & Ecosma websites).
Submit the conformity request through the FASEH platform.
Conduct pre-shipment inspection.
Issue the Conformity Certificate.
GHAD E-Platform
- Ghad E-Platform, Is the new destination to apply for, renew, and register the Cosmetic Products License in Saudi Arabia.
- With the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announcing the commencement of new services in the unified electronic system (GHAD), all Saudi cosmetics importers and manufacturers will open a commercial account in the GHAD system as a requirement before April 2023.
And these services include:
- Listing Cosmetic Products
- Licensing Cosmetic Facilities (Factories, Warehouses)
- Licensing Drug Stores
- The authority stressed the need for establishments registered in the current electronic system (eCosma) to start entering the (Ghad) system as of its date and to create a new account to transfer account data to (Ghad) system once the linking process between the two platforms is completed.
- And also to take advantage of it.
- Among the services of issuing conformity certificates and clearance services through the unified electronic system.
- Also, if you don’t have an existing account on eCosma, the Ghad E-Platform allows you to create a new account on Ghad E-Platfrom easily following the requirements.
Cosmetics Registration in Saudi Arabia
Cosmetic products imported or manufactured in Saudi Arabia must be registered through the GHAD E-Platform, replacing the former eCosma system.
The GHAD E-Platform offers a range of services, including:
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Listing cosmetic products.
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Issuing licenses for factories and warehouses handling cosmetics.
Registration through this platform is mandatory for all companies intending to import cosmetics into Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) monitors and verifies the safety of all cosmetic products in the market, manages product listings, and oversees the electronic registration system.
Companies must register their cosmetic products with the SFDA via the GHAD platform, which also facilitates the registration of cosmetic factories, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations.