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Investor Guide to Obtain a License for Cosmetic Manufacturer

2019-04-14
Investor Guide to Obtain a License for Cosmetic Manufacturer
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Warning Date
    2021-03-24

“SFDA” Warns Against “Alwasma Om Alhelwat Herb”

2021-03-24

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against hair care product as it contains high bacteria and fungi levels and it is not listed on the Electronic system of cosmetic product listing (eCosma).

The SFDA has explained that it examined samples of hair care products, from the local markets to ensure its safety.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Warning Date
    2021-01-07

“SFDA” Warns Against 3 Henna Products

2021-01-07

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against 3 Henna Products as it contains high bacteria and fungi levels exceeded the acceptable limits.

The SFDA has explained that it examined samples of henna products from the local markets to ensure its safety.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Warning Date
    2021-03-17
Manufacture Company

“SFDA” Warns of Skincare Product "Health & Beauty Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay" Containing a High Percentage Bacteria and Arsenic

2021-03-17

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against skincare product named “Health & Beauty Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay”, because it contains high percentage of bacteria and arsenic.

. The Authority has explained that it 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
    2021-04-04
Warning Reason
Correction Actions
Advices to Consumer

“SFDA” Warns against 12 Makeup Toy Kit Containing “Antimony and Arsenic”

2021-04-04

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against 12 makeup toy kit due to containing “Antimony and Arsenic”, which exceeded the acceptable impurity limits according to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016, as well as the product is not listed on the Electronic System of Cosmetic Product Listing (eCosma).

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

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

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