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المملكة: Tuesday .. obligating restaurants to reveal meal ingredients, caffeine and calories
Food establishments in the Kingdom are preparing to start implementing the new technical regulations issued by , which is scheduled to enter into implementation on the first of July 2025 AD, amid anticipation of the influence of these procedures on the experience of consumers inside , and on electronic food platforms." To enhance nutritional transparency and enable individuals to make conscious health decisions, by obligating the facilities to display detailed nutritional information in the menus, including the “navigation” mark, along with meals that contain high amounts of salt, and disclose caffeine content in drinks, in addition to clarifying the time necessary to burn calories resulting from each meal. />
The components of meals The authority explained that the application of these requirements will be mandatory on all types of lists, whether paper or digital, including delivery applications, as part of broader efforts to provide healthier food options, and support a balanced lifestyle for society. Not to exceed the consumption of sodium 5 grams per day for adults, which is equivalent to a small tea spoon, and the safe ceiling for caffeine consumption is determined by 400 mg for adults and 200 mg for pregnant women. Caffeine quantities in drinks accurately. It is also possible to obtain a copy of the technical regulations approved through the “Standard” store, with the ability to communicate for technical inquiries through the unified number 19999. - For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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