1.1. Prohibited

Unless specified within the commodity list below, the Department is unaware of any prohibited edible non-prescribed goods^* for export to Saudi Arabia.

1.2. Conditions

Unless specified within the commodity list below, the Department is unaware of any specific requirement for edible non-prescribed goods^* for export to Saudi Arabia.

^*Importing country requirements for some non-prescribed goods that contain meat, fish, dairy or egg products and animal by-products are covered on the relevant meat, dairy, fish or eggs sections of Micor. You should check for importing country requirements there.

3.1 Government certification

The Health Certificate for Assorted Foods (AFSA1) with endorsement 5201 is to be used for processed foods when requested by Saudi authorities. This is in place of the EX188B.

Endorsement 5201

The food products are safe and fit for human consumption. The food product(s) was handled at an establishment that has been subjected to inspections by the competent authority and/or officially recognised body and implements a food safety management system based on HACCP principles or an equivalent system.

​The Department is not aware of any exemptions being granted by Saudi Arabia. Exporters are encouraged to confirm if any exemptions apply by contacting their importer or, if needed, the relevant Saudi Arabian government authority.​