The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) lifting the temporary ban on the importation of Meat and Meat By-Products (Chilled, Frozen and Processed) from Cattle originating from Japan

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.