Medical Device Warehouse License from the Food and Drug Authority

There are requirements set by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority to obtain a warehouse license for medical devices and products. These requirements aim to ensure safe storage and compliance with health and legal standards. The requirements include:

1. Commercial Register:

•The commercial register must include the activity related to importing and storing medical devices, and it should be issued from the same administrative region as the warehouse location to ensure compliance with the Food and Drug Authority licensing conditions.     

2.     Government Licenses:     

•The warehouse must obtain a municipal license and a civil defense license to ensure the building’s safety and compliance with the standards approved by the relevant governmental authorities.     

3.     Lease Agreement or Ownership Deed:     

•     A lease agreement or the ownership deed of the warehouse must be submitted as part of the warehouse licensing procedures, in accordance with the authority’s requirements.     

4.     Saudi Technical Manager:     

•     It is required to appoint a qualified Saudi technical manager registered with the Food and Drug Authority to oversee the warehouse and ensure compliance with health and legal standards.     

5.     Application via Ghad Platform:     

•     The application for obtaining a warehouse license is submitted through the Ghad electronic platform affiliated with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. After submitting the application, its status can be tracked by inquiring about the Food and Drug Authority license through the platform to ensure that all conditions are met.     

6.     License Duration and Fees:     

•     The license duration is five years, and the fee for obtaining a license from the Food and Drug Authority is 4,000 SAR. The license must be renewed before the expiration period to ensure that the activity continues legally.

If your facility needs to rent a licensed warehouse from the Food and Drug Authority for medical devices, you can visit the full warehouse rental section under the large corporate services. You can also check the details of licensing services and related services in the licensing services section.