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Webinar Introduction to SFDA Cosmetic Certification for the Saudi Arabia Market
DATE Aired On 16 Mar 2023	TIME On-Demand
FEE Free	LANGUAGE English
TOPIC Certification SASO / SABER
SPEAKER Kathryn Sharp Salam Haidar Aseel AlGhrouz
ORGANIZER events@qima.com

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Introduction to SFDA Cosmetic Certification for the Saudi Arabia Market

The luxury market in Saudi Arabia is growing year over year. Cosmetics have always been a part of the luxury market and more and more brands are seeking entry into Saudi Arabia. Importing cosmetics can be a time-consuming task if you are not familiar with the certification process. This webinar is designed specifically for cosmetic importers wishing to enter this lucrative market. In this informative webinar, QIMA will provide the information you need to demonstrate compliance to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulations that govern cosmetics and provide tips on how to streamline the certification process.

About The Speaker

Kathryn Sharp

Technical Advisor, QIMA Certification

Kathryn Sharp is a Technical Advisor for the Certification Group at QIMA Limited with over 15 years of experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Kathryn educates QIMA clients and internal stakeholders on the technical requirements that govern imports into Saudi Arabia. She understands the challenges of navigating through new regulatory landscapes and is committed to helping clients confidently enter the Saudi Arabia market.

Salam Haidar

Certification Manager (HCU), QIMA Certification

With over 10 years' experience in the certification industry, Salam Haidar is the head of the certification unit. Salam holds a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and is one of the leading subject matter experts in QIMA on SFDA requirements for Cosmetics. Salam's skill in managing government relationships plays a pivotal role in QIMA's success in the Saudi Arabian market.

Aseel AlGhrouz

Senior Certification Engineer

Aseel AlGhrouz is a Senior Certification Engineer at QIMA Limited with 4 years of experience in the Certifications and detergent industry. She graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. Aseel Works as a technical reviewer for all chemicals products under SASO technical regulations and works on the SFDA program for cosmetics products.

About The Organization

QIMA is a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions, that partners with brands, retailers and importers to secure, manage and optimize their global supply network.

QIMA has on-the-ground presence in 95 countries, combining industry-leading experts for onsite inspections, supplier audits and lab testing with a digital platform that brings accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.

For all our clients in 120 countries who use the QIMA platform and benefit from 24/7 support in over 20 languages, QIMA is Your Eyes in the Supply Chain^tm.

This webinar will cover

How to build a technical file that will pass certification the first time.
Develop an understanding of the full certification process that begins with product registration and ends with your shipment entering Saudi Arabia.
Gain insights on how QIMA can be your partner in this process.