Notifications for Saudi Arabia (602 notifications)

Following the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2147, which indicates that Glanders has reoccurred in Brazil. It is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the Disease into the country. Therefore, the import of Equine from Brazil to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

OIE report, ref. No. 31167 dated 23 July 2019, which indicates that Koi herpes virus outbreak has reoccurred in Banska Bystrica, Slovak Republic, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of Koi herpes virus into the country. Therefore, the import of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) from Banska Bystrica, Slovak Replublic to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended. (With the exception of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that mentioned under Aquatic Animal Health, Chapter 10.7.3 and 10.7.12).

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) issued the notice executive order No. 154/32 dated 18 October 2011 entitled "Temporary Ban of the Importation of Meat and Meat By-Products (Chilled, Frozen and Processed) from Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Camelidae originating from Republic of Korea, Japan and Mongolia", due to the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has subsequently issued the notice administrative order No. 15053 dated 2 January 2020 (07/05/1441 AH), lifting the temporary ban on the importation of Meat and Meat By-Products (Chilled, Frozen and Processed) from Cattle originating from Japan. Based on a report submitted by the Saudi technical team visiting Japan, which recommends lifting the temporary ban on the importation of Meat and Meat By-Products (Chilled, Frozen and Processed) from Cattle originating Japan. In compliance with the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Chapter 8.8. and Chapter 11.4., the risk of importing Meat and Meat By-Products (Chilled, Frozen and Processed) from Japan is negligible.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) issued the notice executive order No. 154/32 dated 18 October 2011 entitled "Temporary Ban of the Importation of Meat and Meat By-Products (Chilled, Frozen and Processed) from Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Camelidae originating from Paraguay", due to the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has subsequently issued the notice administrative order No. 15053 dated 2 January 2020 (07/05/1441 AH), lifting the temporary ban on the importation of Meat and Meat By-Products (Chilled, Frozen and Processed) from Cattle originating from Paraguay. Based on A report submitted by the Saudi technical team visiting Paraguay, which recommends lifting the temporary ban on the importation of Meat and Meat By-Products (Chilled, Frozen and Processed) from Cattle originating Paraguay. In compliance with the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Chapter 8.8., the risk of importing Meat and Meat By-Products (Chilled, Frozen and Processed) from Paraguay is negligible.

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture issued Decision No. 113356/1291/1441 dated 15 October 2019 (16/02/1441 H) entitled "Temporary Ban on the Importation of Livestock originating from Sudan", due to the outbreak Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Sudan. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has subsequently issued Decision No. 1441/1291/371009 dated 27 January 2020 (02/06/1441 AH), lifting the temporary ban on the importation of Livestock originating from Sudan, with condition of implementing approved veterinarian technical health conditions.Based on study and evaluation the health situation and in compliance with the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Chapter 8.15, the risk of Livestock from Sudan is negligible.

A technical team from Saudi Arabia visited Spain and recommended allowing the importation of Livestock from Spain to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Following the OIE report, Ref. No. 32802 dated 2 January 2020, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAI) outbreaks have occurred in Lubelskie, Poland. 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 from Lubelskie, Poland to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended. (With the exception of processed poultry meat and egg products exposed to either heat or other treatments that ensure deactivation of avian influenza viruses as well as compliance with hygiene conditions and Saudi technical standards. In addition, product come from establishments that have been approved by SFDA. And a company with health certificate issue by competent authority in Poland, approving that product has been exposed to either heat or other treatments that ensure deactivation of avian influenza viruses)

Following the OIE report, Ref. No. 32998 dated 20 January 2020, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAI) outbreaks have occurred in Buhakiv, Nemyriv, Vinnitsa, in Ukraine. 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 from Buhakiv, Nemyriv, Vinnitsa, in Ukraine to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

Following the OIE report, ref. No. 31, Vol. 32 dated 31 July 2019, which indicates that Glanders has occurred in Kuwait, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the disease into the country. Therefore, the importation of live equine from Kuwait to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of live equine originating from Brazil.

A technical team from Saudi Arabia visited Republic of Albania and recommended allowing the importation of Livestock from Albania to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This draft technical regulation applies to Beef, buffalo, mutton and goat meat chilled and frozen.

The SFDA extends the final date for comments of draft Food Hygiene Requirements, due to requests from WTO Members.The final date for comments will be 17 February 2020.

This draft technical regulation applies to flavored drinks which are non-carbonated, from water and sugar, with one or more artificial or natural flavourings and additives mentioned in item (4.4) and (5.4) of fruit juice.

This draft technical regulation applies to Requirements of sugar substitutes (sweeteners) permitted for use in energy-reduced Food as sweeteners, or food without added sugar or diabetics and foods for special nutrition uses.

This draft technical regulation applies to the requirement of custard powder.

This draft technical regulation applies to snacks prepared mainly for human consumption. These snacks made from grinding grains and tubers, or one of them with the addition of permitted food Additives; corn flakes, and popcorn products are not included.

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture issued Decision No. 317660/79731/1440 dated 25 December 2018 (18/04/1440 H) entitled "Temporary Ban of Importation of Live Bird, Hatching Egg and One-day Old Chick" originating from India, due to the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in India. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has subsequently issued Decision No. 1441/1291/301660 dated 25 December 2019 (28/04/1441 AH), lifting the temporary ban on the importation of live bird, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks originating from India.Based on OIE reports in the last three months, HPAI has not been registered in India. In compliance with the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Chapter 10.4, the risk of importing live bird, hatching eggs and one-day old chicks from India is negligible.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of Livestock originating from Jordan.

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture issued the Decision No. 523818/79731/1440 dated 12 March 2019 entitled Temporary Ban of Importation of Live Equine from Peru, due to the outbreak of Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) in Peru. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has subsequently issued the Decision No. 1441/1291/263723 dated 9 December 2019 (12/04/1441 AH), lifting the temporary ban on the importation of live equine originating from Peru.Based on OIE reports in the last three months, Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) has not been registered in Peru. In compliance with the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Chapter 12.5, the risk of importing live Equine from Peru is negligible.