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Notifying Member: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN, THE STATE OF KUWAIT, OMAN, QATAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, YEMEN

If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

Saudi Food and Drug Authority

Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and website addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization

P.O. BOX: 3437 Riyadh 11471 Tel: +966(1)2529095 Fax +966(1)4520086 Email: enquirypoint@saso.gov.sa Website: www.saso.gov.sa

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], other:

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Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Food products in general (ICS code(s): 67.040)

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Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Labeling Of Food Allergens On Prepackaged Food; (10 page(s), in Arabic)

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Description of content: The declaration of allergens on pre-packaged food

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Protection of human health or safety

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Relevant documents:

1._    Food allergen labeling and information requirements. https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/document/fsa-food-allergen-labelling-and-information-requirements-technical-guidance_0.pdf

2._    Swedish Food Sector Guidelines For: Management and labeling of food products with reference to Allergy and other Intolerance. https://www.livsmedelsforetagen.se/app/uploads/2017/08/allergy-guidelines-eng-2015-final.pdf

3._    Food Labeling Guide - FDA https://www.fda.gov/files/food/published/Food-Labeling-Guide-(PDF).pdf

4._    Food Industry Guide to Allergen Management and Labeling For Australia and Newzealand https://allergenbureau.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FIGAML_April_2021_F1.pdf

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from adoption

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Final date for comments: 60 days from notification

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Texts available from: National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:

Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization

P.O. BOX: 3437 Riyadh 11471 Tel: +966(1)2529095 Fax +966(1)4520086 Email: enquirypoint@saso.gov.sa Website: www.saso.gov.sa