SFDA Update: Launch of Phase 3 on Ghad Platform

SFDA Launches Phase 3 of All Food-Related Services as of 25 May 2025

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announces the launch of Phase 3—and final phase—of food-related services on the Unified Electronic System (Ghad), effective 25 May 2025. This move completes the transition to fully digital food service operations under the Ghad and FASEH platforms.

Phase 3 includes:

• Registration and listing of food products via the Ghad platform
• Export services via the Ghad platform
• Import and clearance services via the FASEH platform 

Required Actions

To ensure full access to services, all companies must: 

• Review and update products migrated from the FRCS system 
• Complete five mandatory fields for each product: 

1. 1. Main classification 

   2. Sub-classification 

   3. Product type 

   4. Intended use 

   5. City / Country of origin 

• Deactivate any discontinued products

Next Steps for Clients

Please ensure the following actions are taken promptly: 

1. Create a Ghad account for existing clients not yet registered
2. Migrate all registered product data from FRCS to Ghad
3. Register any products not yet listed, including fresh fruits and vegetables

Final Reminder

As of 25 May 2025, all Certificates of Conformity (COCs) for food products must be submitted through the FASEH Food System. Manual submissions will no longer be accepted. 

For detailed guidance, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can also download the Exporter guide for more information on SFDA Food Programme.

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For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.