The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has decided to ban the circulation of cosmetic products intended for external use that are packaged in forms resembling pharmaceutical products, such as ampoules, vials, and syringes, effective from January 1, 2027.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has decided to ban the circulation of cosmetic products intended for external use that are packaged in forms resembling pharmaceutical…

From January 1, 2027, Saudi Arabia’s SFDA will outlaw syringe-style cosmetic products and tighten labelling rules on ampoules and vials to curb injection misuse.