GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods

This Guide describes principles and regulatory requirements to be applied by the exporting country and the importing GCC countries in assuring the safety and suitability of shipments of imported food. Health certificates for imported food (from animal and plant origins) which include specific attestations are provided in the Guide.
In 2015, State of Kuwait notified WTO (SPS) about this Guide (G/SPS/N/KWT/4). Due to comments from many WTO Members, state of Kuwait submitted notification number 1 dated on 9 February 2015 (G/SPS/N/KWT/4). Subsequently, this Guide was reviewed by GCC Food Safety Committee and modified accordingly. The attached version has been adopted by all GCC countries. This Guide will not be implemented until further notice.