The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has announced some technical regulations updates regarding tools and appliances used in kitchens
On 22nd January SASO has notified Cotecna of the addition of 11 standards to the Food Safety in tools and Appliances Used in Kitchens technical regulation.
Please find below the list of these amended regulations:
| Standard title | Standard no. |
| Paper cups | SASO-2911 |
| Disposable plastic tableware (one – time use) | SASO-2888 |
| Food containers made of polypropylene or polyethylene for multi-use | SASO-2939 |
| Plastic Bottles used for water bottling and conservation | SASO-2933 |
| Porcelain tableware | SASO-2933 |
| China tableware | SASO GSO-2179 |
| Methods of testing of China tableware | SASO GSO- 2173 |
| Cooking tools made of thermal glass | SASO GSO – 2075 |
| Knives and tableware - naming | SASO GSO ISO 4481 |
| Disposable tablecloths made of polyethylene (one-time use) | SASO- 2887 |
| Table stain remover | SASO- 2332 |
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