Becoming a Member FAQ | Made in Saudi Program

Becoming a member

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What are the requirements for participating in the Made in Saudi program?

Eligibility criteria for joining the community: 1. An official, signed Letter of Authorization from the company appointing a company representative (mandatory) 2. A Commercial Registration Certificate from the Ministry of Commerce (mandatory) 3. An Industrial Facility License from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (if applicable to the sector) 4. An Agricultural License/Registration from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) (if applicable to the sector) 5. An Establishment License from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) (if applicable to the sector) 6. A Registration/Craftsman Card from the Saudi National Program for Crafts and Handicrafts (SHP) (if applicable to the sector) Eligibility criteria for registering a product or service: 1. Strict adherence to the local content requirements for the registered product(s) (mandatory) 2. A Conformity Certificate from Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) (if applicable to the product) 3. An Efficiency Label from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (if applicable to the product) 4. An IEC Certificate from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) (if applicable to the product) 5. A Product Registration Certificate from the Saudi Food and Drug General Authority (SFDA) (if applicable to the product) 6. A SAMAQ Certificate from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) (if applicable to the product) 7. A Trading Certificate (for pesticides, soil, and seeds) from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) (if applicable to the product) 8. A Dates Label from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) (if applicable to the product) 9. Livestock Certificates from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) (if applicable to the product) 10. A Saudi GAP Certificate from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) (if applicable to the product) 11. An Organic Label from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) (if applicable to the product)

If the certificates are about to expire, can they be submitted for verification of the entity until they are renewed?

Yes, under the condition that expiry dates are one month after the submission date. If it is less than one month, the entity should initiate the renewal of the license at the relevant entity.

What are the registration requirements for handicrafts to join the community and register products?

Handicrafts should provide the following documents:
1. An official, signed Letter of Authorization from the entity appointing an entity representative (mandatory)
2. A Commercial Registration Certificate from the Ministry of Commerce (mandatory)
3. Any license to prove manufacturing within KSA (if applicable)

The program coordinates the registration of handicrafts with the Heritage Commission in Ministry of Culture.
Upon providing the required documents and receiving an approval from the heritage commission, the entity will have the right to use the logo in its communications/marketing, and on products.

For Processed Foods and Pharmaceuticals sectors, which facility licenses/certificates are required to join the community?

The entity should present two certificates if it falls under the Processed Foods or Pharmaceuticals: