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Optional issuance of certificate for good manufacturing practice for cosmetics factories and Good distribution and storage practice for pharmaceutical warehouses

Optional issuance of certificate for good manufacturing practice for cosmetics factories and Good distribution and storage practice for pharmaceutical warehouses
Publication Date
Applying Date
2021-03-22

Question

what does ,ean innovative medical device


Answer

A medical device may be designated as an Innovative Medical Device if it has an innovative feature in the technology, indications of use, or performance specifications that have no equivalence in the market. Furthermore, it is in the best interest of the patients, and at least one of the following criteria is met: • the device provides considerable clinical advantages over an existing SFDA approved technology; OR • the device provides considerable clinical advantages over an existing approved alternative treatment; OR • there are no SFDA approved alternative technologies nor treatments available to patients


“SFDA” Warns of Hand Soap Product Containing High Levels of Bacteria

Warning Date
    2021-03-04
Manufacture Company

Warning Reason
Correction Actions
Advices to Consumer

“SFDA” Warns of Hand Soap Product Containing High Levels of Bacteria

2021-03-04

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against the use of hand soap product as it contains high levels of bacteria, which is contrary to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. (SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016).
The scientific name of the product is “Pastil liquid hand wash flower”, with ‎expiry date 9/11/2024 and batch number (200114)
The Authority has explained that it collected and examined samples of cosmetic products from the local markets to ensure their safety. 

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

"SFDA" Warns Consumers against 13 Cosmetic Products Containing Elevated Levels of Sensitive Ingredients

Warning Date
    2020-03-16

"SFDA" Warns Consumers against 13 Cosmetic Products Containing Elevated Levels of Sensitive Ingredients

2020-03-16

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned consumers not to use (13) cosmetic products that have elevated levels of sensitive ingredients.

The SFDA has explained that it collected and examined samples of cosmetic products from the local markets to ensure their safety.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Warning Date
    2020-05-13
Manufacture Country

Manufacture Company

"SFDA" Warns of Using Two Keratin Hair Treatment Products as They Contain High Percentage of "Formaldehyde"

2020-05-13

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) issued warning against the use of two keratin hair treatment products as they contain high percentage of "Formaldehyde"

The Authority has explained that it collected and examined samples of keratin hair treatment products from the local markets to ensure their safety.

Examination results revealed that the mentioned products contain high percentage of "Formaldehyde", which exceeded allowable limits according to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

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