1.1. Prohibited

The Department is unaware of any prohibited edible non-prescribed goods that are for export to Bahrain.

1.2. Conditions

Bahrain is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which has published a Guide for control on imported foods (PDF 1.7 MB). This guide sets requirements, including certification, for all edible products imported into Bahrain.

3.1 Government certification

For edible apiculture products, use an EX188B certificate (NEXDOC only) with endorsement 602.

NEXDOC endorsement 602

The product is fit for human consumption, in accordance with the hygiene requirements of the GCC. The product(s) was handled in accordance with GCC requirements, at an establishment subjected to inspections by the officially recognised body and implements a food safety system based on HACCP principles or an equivalent system.

The following document provides instructions on how to complete certificate template number EX188B (within the Next Export Documentation system (NEXDOC) Portal):

• Guidance material - EX188B (PDF 160 KB)
  

3.2 Supporting documents and exporter declarations

The exporter must attach supporting documentation (e.g. Exporters Declaration, Manufacturer’s Declaration and/or HACCP Certificate) to the NEXDOC Request for Export (REX) to demonstrate the consignment’s compliance with the endorsement 602.