SFDA introduces 16 new standards to enhance food safety and quality in Saudi Arabia.
In a significant announcement, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) issued Decision No. (6/42) dated June 9, 2024, approving 16 new standards in the field of food and feed. These regulations aim to enhance the safety and quality of food products available in the Saudi market.
The new standards include a set of technical standards that companies must adhere to comply with SFDA Food requirements. The effective dates for these regulations have been published on their website, providing companies ample time to adapt their operations accordingly.
The new standards include:
| Product | Implementation Date |
| Prepared Meat / Sausage | 01/06/2025 |
| Flavorings Permitted for Use in Foodstuffs | 01/01/2025 |
| Ultra-High Temperature Milk (Long life) | 01/01/2025 |
| Fermented Milk Products(Heat treated after fermentation) | 01/01/2025 |
| Sterilized Milk | 01/01/2025 |
| Butter | 01/01/2025 |
| Fermented Soybean Paste | 01/01/2025 |
| Quinoa | 01/01/2025 |
| Danbo Cheese | 01/01/2025 |
| Quick Frozen Peaches | 01/01/2025 |
| Pickled Cucumbers | 01/01/2025 |
| Food Catering Hygienic Requirements | 01/01/2025 |
| Declaring of Calories on Food Establishment Menu’s Selling Away-From-Home Foods | 01/01/2025 |
| Declaration of allergens in Food Establishments Menus Selling Away-From-Home Foods | 01/ 01/2025 |
| Aquatic Feed | 01/06/2025 |
These standards have also been uploaded to the electronic specifications store of SFDA, making it easier for companies to access and implement them.
For more details on exporting to Saudi Arabia under SFDA Food program, please contact us or reach out on WhatsApp.
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