Saudi Arabia - Limitations on Selling U.S. Products and Services Saudi Arabia - Limitations
There are health and sanitation regulations for all imported foods. For beef and poultry imported from the United States, Saudi Arabia has agreed to recognize a two-certificate approach: (1) an official Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) export certificate issued for beef and poultry, and (2) a producer or manufacturer self-certification to cover any additional requirements not related to food safety or animal health issues, such as animal protein-free feed declaration. The government has also agreed that any maximum residue requirements for synthetic hormones in animal products would be consistent with international standards. Companies can request a copy of the labeling requirements by contacting the Saudi Arabia Standards Organization (SASO) at telephone (966-11) 452-0132 or fax (966-11) 452-0196.
Saudi law prohibits importation of the following products: weapons, alcohol, narcotics, pork and pork products, pornographic materials, distillery equipment, retreaded or used tires, used clothing, and certain art and sculptures. For additional information, please review requirements on the SASO and Saudi Customs web sites.
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