The SFDA already launched its Healthy Food Strategy back on September 12, 2018. However, the strategy has not yet been translated into binding regulations or laws.
Instead, the SFDA has signed voluntary agreements with a number of global food producers and suppliers. By signing these, producers undertake to reduce the sugar, salt and fat content of their products in accordance with the requirements of the SFDA and to transparently indicate the respective calorie content on the packaging.
Background: Vision 2030
Die Strategie der SFDA ist vor dem Hintergrund der sogenannten Vision 2030, dem wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Reformprojekts Saudi-Arabiens, zu sehen. Es ist davon auszugehen, dass die Vorgaben der SFDA, die heute von den Unternehmen noch auf freiwilliger Basis umgesetzt werden können, in absehbarer Zeit obligatorisch sein werden.
Business opportunities in the Saudi food & beverage market
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