المملكة: Urgent – “Food and Drug Administration” lifts the ban on importing poultry and eggs from Denmark
I decided Saudi Food and Drug Authority Lifting the temporary ban on importing meat Poultryand table eggs and their products from the province of North Denmark, in order to eliminate the threat of bird flu and ensure the stability of food supplies.
The Eastern Chamber circulated this official directive to the business sector and associates; To implement it and allow shipments to enter. The circular aims to enhance the diversity of food sources in the local market, and meet the choices of consumers and commercial operators.
Complete safety
The authority explained that the decision to lift the ban was taken after the World Organization for Animal Health confirmed complete control of bird flu in the aforementioned region.
Reports indicated that the approval came after an extensive study of the veterinary health situation in the province of Northern Denmark, and a review of the recommendations of the World Organization contained in the Constitution on the Health of Terrestrial Animals, which permits lifting The ban when the danger has passed.
The new directive includes immediately allowing the import of all consignments of poultry meat, table eggs and their various products from the Danish province, which opens the way completely for importers to diversify their options.
Close control and strict health requirements
The regulatory authorities stressed that all incoming shipments are subject to close control and strict health requirements, and these measures aim to ensure that the products conform to Saudi standard specifications; In order to preserve the health and safety of society.
The Asharqia Chamber pointed out that the decision reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to international standards in intra-regional trade, and the speed of its response to global health changes, ensuring the stability of food supply chains and the availability of goods of high quality and a high level of safety for all.
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