Requirements for Licensing a Pharmaceutical and Medicine Warehouse from the Food and Drug Authority

There are requirements set by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority to obtain a warehouse license for pharmaceutical and herbal products, which include:

1.      A commercial register that specifies the required activity according to the approved economic activities, and it must be issued from the same administrative region as the facility’s location.     

2.     Municipal and civil defense licenses to ensure the warehouse complies with regulatory requirements.     

3.     A contract with a specialized pest control company to maintain a safe storage environment.     

4.     A qualified Saudi technical manager according to the requirements of the Food and Drug Authority.     

5.     A contract with a specialized company for the safe disposal of medical and chemical waste.

The application is submitted via the “Ghad” platform affiliated with the Food and Drug Authority, and the license is valid for five years, with a fee of 3,000 SAR.

If your facility wishes to rent a fully equipped warehouse that meets all requirements, you can check the full warehouse rental section in our services for large companies. You can also view the details of the licensing services we offer through the Licensing Services section.