Notifications for Saudi Arabia (602 notifications)

On 30 May 2017 and 1 February 2018, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified the WTO (G/SPS/N/SAU/273 and G/SPS/N/SAU/273/Add.1) regarding to Importing Food Products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Requirements and Conditions. This new addendum includes new definitions and modifications as shown in the following: The following terms definitions have been included under item 2:Halal Food;Certificate of consignment/shipment for halal slaughter;Certificate of consignment/shipment for halal products;Halal Certificate.Items 1.1 and 2.1 in Article 4.5 have been modified as shown below:Item 1.1: The consignment/shipment of whole meat and meat parts intended for export to Saudi Arabia shall be accompanied by a certificate of consignment/shipment for halal slaughter verifying that the animals were slaughtered in accordance with Saudi/GSO technical regulations, provided that the certificate is issued from a halal Certification body recognized by Halal Center-SFDA.Item 2.1: The consignment/shipment of products containing in its production, components that require Halal Certificate, in accordance with Saudi/GSO technical regulations which stipulate that such ingredients comply with KSA halal standards and regulations, shall be accompanied by certificate of consignment for halal products issued by a halal certification body recognized by Halal Center-SFDA.

This Saudi standard is concerned with all packaged nutritional supplements intended to enhance one or more specific nutrients in the diet. Food supplements may contain vitamins, minerals or other substances with nutritional or physiological effect, which include, but are not limited to, fatty acids, amino acids, enzymes, Beneficial bacteria and prebiotics (Probiotics and Prebiotics), collagen, dietary fiber, melatonin, propolis, pollen, herbs or herbal extracts and others.

This Gulf Standard is concerned with green coffee beans ready for use as raw material for human consumption.

Lifting the temporary ban on importation of poultry meat, eggs and their products originating from Central Denmark in Denmark.

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued Ref. No. 20839 on 15 March 2022 (12/08/1443 AH) entitled "Temporary ban on the importation of poultry meat, eggs and their products originating from Mayenne, France". On 24 March 2022, SFDA has subsequently issued the Administrative Order Ref. No. 21618, entitled "Temporary ban on the importation of poultry meat, eggs and their products originating from Maine-Et-Loire, Vendée, Loire-Atlantique, Deux-Sèvres in France".

Following the OIE report which indicates that Lumpy Skin disease has occurred in Pakistan, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the disease into the country.  Therefore, the importation of cattle from Pakistan to the  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

This draft technical regulation is concerned with the requirements to be met in energy drinks ready for human consumption.On 8 February 2019, GCC countries and Yemen notified WTO (SPS) about this Technical Regulation (G/SPS/N/SAU/389). The updated draft includes modifications in the definition of energy drinks and the caffeine content.

Following the OIE Report dated 25 February 2022, a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAI) outbreak has occurred in Delaware and Kentucky states, United States of America. In compliance with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of HPAI into the country. Therefore, the import of poultry meat, eggs and their products (with the exception of processed poultry meat and egg products exposed to either heat or other treatments that ensure deactivation of avian influenza viruses) from Delaware and Kentucky states, United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

Following the OIE Report dated 25 February 2022, a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAI) outbreak has occurred in Mayenne, France. In compliance with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of HPAI into the country. Therefore, the import of poultry meat, eggs and their products (with the exception of processed poultry meat and egg products exposed to either heat or other treatments that ensure deactivation of avian influenza viruses) from Mayenne, France to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

A technical team from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia visited Thailand and recommended allowing the importation of poultry meat and their products from Thailand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The scope of the draft technical regulation covers the following:1.1 Food for special nutritional uses that has been prepared to meet the special nutritional needs of people who are gluten intolerant;2.1 Food intended for public consumption and which, by its nature, is suitable for the use of persons who are gluten intolerant.

A technical team from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia visited the Kyrgyz Republic and recommended allowing the importation of live cattle, sheep and goats from the Kyrgyz Republic to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Following the OIE Report, Ref. No. 152717 dated 6 December 2021, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAI) outbreak has occurred in Stavropol, Russian Federation. In compliance with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of HPAI into the country. Therefore, the import of poultry meat, eggs and their products (with the exception of processed poultry meat and egg products exposed to either heat or other treatments that ensure deactivation of avian influenza viruses) from Stavropol, Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

This draft technical regulation applies to carbonated beverages and carbonated water (soda water) (sparkling water). This draft includes a safety and labelling requirements for carbonated beverages and carbonated water.

This Gulf Standard is concerned with olive oil and olive pomace oils described in section 3 presented in state for human consumption.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia allows the importation of live cattle for slaughter originated from Colombia, according to the veterinary health requirement of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

This technical regulation is concerned with the maximum shelf life permitted for food products likely to perish under appropriate packaging and specific storage conditions. It also establishes the most important requirements for shelf life labelling of all food products.On 6 May 2021, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified the WTO SPS notification G/SPS/N/SAU/435/Add.1.After considering WTO member state comments, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia withdraws the above-notification.On 28 May 2021, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified the WTO SPS notification G/SPS/N/SAU/435/Add.2.After considering WTO member state comments, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia withdraws the above-notification.

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued Ref. No. 14280 dated 4 January 2021 (20/05/1442 AH) entitled "Temporary ban on the importation of poultry meat, eggs and their products originating from Saint-Geours-de-Maremne in France". On 6 June 2021, SFDA has subsequently issued the Administrative Order Ref. No. 29533, entitled "Temporary ban on the importation of poultry meat, eggs and their products originating from Landes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Gers in France". Following OIE reports dated 31 May 2021, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus (HPAI) outbreaks have occurred in Landes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Gers in France. In compliance with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of HPAI into the country. Therefore, the import of poultry meat, eggs and their products (with the exception of processed poultry meat and egg products exposed to either heat or other treatments that ensure deactivation of avian influenza viruses) from Landes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Gers and Saint-Geours-de-Maremne in France into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

This draft technical regulation is concerned with the maximum shelf life permitted for food products likely to perish under appropriate packaging and specific storage conditions. It also establishes the most important requirements for shelf life labelling of all food products.In 23 September 2020, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified WTO (SPS) about this Technical Regulation (G/SPS/N/SAU/435). In this technical regulation, without prejudice to what was stated in the previous notification (G/SPS/N/SAU/435/Add.1), there is an amendment on Item number 4.9.4, as attached.

This draft technical regulation is concerned with the maximum shelf life permitted for food products likely to perish under appropriate packaging and specific storage conditions. It also establishes the most important requirements for shelf life labelling of all food products. In 23 September 2020, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified WTO (SPS) about this Technical Regulation (G/SPS/N/SAU/435). In this technical regulation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia inserts a new item related to the expiration date of frozen chicken, which states: "The expiration date of whole frozen chicken and its pieces is 3 months.".