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    Know Saudi Arabia's food rules before you ship.

    Know the rules for food trade in Saudi Arabia before you ship.

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    Getting started in Saudi Arabia, with support in Arabic and English from Riyadh.

    T57's regulatory guide summarizes the main bodies, documents and rules for food trade in Saudi Arabia, and shows on each trade what is required.

    The challenge

    The challenge

    Food shipments are held at borders every day because of a missing certificate, a wrong label or an unregistered product. Rules differ by country and by product, and they change. The key challenges T57 addresses include:

    Complex requirements

    Different documents for each product and destination.

    Changing rules

    Requirements are updated often.

    Costly mistakes

    Errors mean delays, rejections and spoiled goods.

    Key bodies and rules in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)Regulates food safety, product registration and import requirements.
    Halal certificationHalal certificates are required for products such as meat and poultry, from bodies recognized by the SFDA.
    Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)Customs clearance and duties, and electronic invoicing (FATOORA) for VAT-registered businesses.
    FASAHThe national single window for import and export procedures.
    Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)Governs how personal data is handled.

    How T57 helps you comply

    1. 01

      Requirement checklists

      On each trade, T57 lists the documents needed for the product and destination.

    2. 02

      Document checks

      AI flags missing or mismatched documents for a person to review.

    3. 03

      Certificate tracking

      Licenses, halal and health certificates are tracked with expiry alerts.

    4. 04

      Partner support

      Customs brokers and inspectors connected to the trade record.

    FAQ

    Common questions

    Is this guide legal advice?

    No. It is a summary to help you prepare. Always confirm requirements with the relevant authority or your customs broker.

    How often is the guide updated?

    T57 reviews it regularly.

    Can T57 handle customs clearance for me?

    T57 connects you with licensed customs brokers, who handle clearance on the shared trade record.

    Know the rules for food trade in Saudi Arabia before you ship.

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