SFDA Rice & Food Certification

Cotecna, your exporting partner to Saudi Arabia for Rice & Food

Cotecna is one of the world leaders in the field of testing, inspection, and certification. We offer solutions that make trade easier and the supply chain safer and more efficient for our customers.

Exporting rice to Saudi Arabia? Let us help you!

As a trusted partner of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Cotecna is approved to support the SFDA Food Programme and perform a conformity assessment of food products.

Our role is to assess and verify the compliance of all food products including rice, that will be exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in accordance with all regulations, rules and specifications approved by SFDA.

The SFDA Food Conformity Assessment Process

Document Evaluation

Your dedicated and local Cotecna agent will review the submitted documents to verify the products of your shipment and its compliance to SFDA requirements.

Inspection

The Food process involves pre-shipment inspection to verify the quality and quantity of the product along with the labelling as per SFDA Standards. A container inspection will also be performed.

Testing

The testing of your tea shall be performed as per SFDA requirements from an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

Sealing

Container loading and sealing will be applicable on mandatory basis on all consignments.

COC Issuance

After satisfactory results, Cotecna will issue a Certificate of Conformity.

Requested documents

• Request for Certificate Form
• Proforma Invoice
• Packing List
• Bag Marking artwork for review and approval
• SFDA Registration Certificate
• Quality Management System certification like HACCP, ISO 22000, Halal certificate – as applicable
• Test reports from SFDA (ISO 17025) recognized laboratories

Post Inspection Documents:

• Final Invoice
• Packing List
• BL
• Phytosanitary Certificate
• Fumigation Certificate
• Certificate Of Origin (COO)