How to Export Food Contact Products to Saudi Arabia

How to Export Food Contact Products to Saudi ArabiaPresenter: Kathryn Sharp | Date: March 4, 2021

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Overview of SASO

Key requirements for exporting products to Saudi Arabia

Key technical requirements and testing standards for food contact products exported to Saudi Arabia

Importer challenges

How QIMA can help

Agenda

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this webinar is an overview. Please refer to the most recent version of the technical regulation and related standards on https://saber.sa/home/regulations when applying for the Food Contact certificate.

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Ensure the smooth entry of goods into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SASO manages the Saudi Product Safety Program called SALEEM to guarantee the safety and quality of products entering Saudi Arabia

All regulated products must be accompanied by a Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC)

All consignments of goods must also be accompanied by a Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC)

QIMA is fully accredited by SASO to act as a Conformity Assessment Body (CB) to issue Certificates of Conformity for products exported from:

Asia and AustraliaEuropeAmericas (North and South)Middle East and North African countries

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The following example is for food contact materials

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Using SABER: Certification requirements for food contact products

Product Registration (HS Code, category),

Risk level classification by system based

on HS code

Regulated ProductObtain Type Approval

Certificate (PCoC)

Shipment Certificate Of Conformity (SCOC)

Ready to Import

Select from registered products

Provide technical documentation (test report for food contact materials, factory audit report, technical description, images, etc.)

Select QIMA (certification body) based on export region

Compliance assessment process is implemented in accordance with Saudi Arabia technical requirements

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Technical Regulation of Food Safety in the Tools and Devices Used in the Kitchen (E.M. 171-19-06-04)

Applies to Direct Food Contact items:

Preparation

Serving

Preservation

Objectives:

Establish basic requirements

Safeguard the health of consumers

Prevent food contamination


Examples of food contact tools and devices

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Plates & beverage containers

Kitchen knives

Bread cutting boards

Cheese cutters

Paper & paperboard for filtering

Peeling machines

Mortar

Casseroles & pots

Tea & coffee sets

Kitchen utensils


* A full list of applicable standards has been included in the appendix.

Basic requirements for food contact products certification

Demonstrate good manufacturing practices

Products must meet the technical requirements*

Product material shall not contaminate food

Products shall be made of food safe material

Supplier must provide a clear description of all materials

• Must be food safe (if touching food) and conform to standards

• Print location should be kept away from side and surface that touches the food

• Supplier must provide a risk assessment of the list of materials used for coatings, including toxicological assessment

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Supplier must identify the raw material manufacturer

Paint and ink coatings:

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Type 3 certification requirements for Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) and Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) application

Food contact products for export

Factory operating license ✓

Images for each product, must include clear images of product label, barcode, packaging ✓

Technical documents• Test reports (laboratory must obtain approval)• Factory audit report (mandatory requirements from 15 February 2020)• Quality (QMS) certification (ISO 9001) – if applicable• TRA Risk assessment report – if applicable• Product inspection report – if applicable• Corrective measures – if applicable

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Product Bill of Materials (BOM), design, dimensions, drawings, specifications and images (if applicable)

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Shipment documentation: invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and bills of lading ✓

Certification requirements


Test sample selection

Same product type, same material, different design

Same product type, same material, same design, different colors

Same product type, same materials, same design, different sizes

Decal transfer patterns using 4C printing


Bill of Materials example

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Product name

Product photo

Model number

Intended use

Intended food type

Food contact component(s)

included

Material of each food

contact component

Layout of food contact component

Vacuum Flask

1A2020 Vessel designed to serve both

hot and cold

beverages

Beverages Inside Flask Glass

Rubber Ring Silicone

Lid Screw Black PP

Spout ABS material with solver plating and gold plating

Bill of Materials

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Technical requirements for food contact products: metal materials

Material Standards Required test

Metal and alloysCouncil of Europe

Resolution CM/Res(2013)9Extractable Heavy Metal Content in Metals and Alloys (21 HM)

Aluminum and aluminum alloys

EN 601(Casting product)

Chemical composition

EN 602(Wrought product)

Chemical composition

Aluminum (with aluminum content over 99.5%) without

food contact coatingSASO 369

General requirement, chemical composition, mechanical properties, requirement for lid and handle (if any), labeling

Coating (domestic cookware)

European Resolution AP (2004) 1

GSO 2014

Overall Migration for Coating Material*The base under the coating must also meet regulatory requirements


TestMaterial type

Test method

Full test Additional colour

Test MethodMaterial Type

ABS PS SAN AS PVC PE PP PA/ Nylon PC PET Other Plastic Melamine

EU Reg. no. 10/2011:

Overall Migration H H H H H H H H H H H H

Specific Migration of Heavy Metals (HM) H H H H H H H H H H H H

Specific Migration of Primary Aromatic Amines (PAA) M M M M M M M H M M M H

or ISA 177 Specific Migration of Phthalates L L L

Total Phthalate Content L L L L H L L L L M M

Specific Migration of Formaldehyde H H

Specific Migration of Bisphenol A (BPA) L M M

Specific Migration of Acrylonitrile M M M

Specific Migration of Butadiene M

Specific Migration of Styrene L L L L

Specific Migration of Melamine M

Specific Migration of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) M

Specific Migration of Caprolactam L

EU Reg.1935/2004 Sensory Testing L L L L L L L L L L L L

SASO 671 Tableware made from melamine plastics H

Risk Level: H = High; M = Medium; L = Low

Technical requirements for food contact products: plastic materials


Material Standards Required test Additional shape

Ceramic, glass,

enamelSFDA

GSO-Food Contact Material-Leachable

Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) (Interior) Based on the differences

between the plates and

tablewareGSO-Food Contact Material-Leachable

Chromium (VI) (Interior)

Technical requirements for food contact products: ceramic, glass and enamel


CategoryLeachable Limits

Lead (Pb) Cadmium (Cd) Chromium VI (Cr)

Category 1 0.7 mg/dm2 0.8 mg/dm2 0.005 mg/dm2

Category 2 0.3 mg/L 4.0 mg/L 0.03 mg/L

Category 3 0.1 mg/L 1.5 mg/L 0.03 mg/L

Category 1 Category 2 Category 3

Technical requirements for food contact products: ceramic, glass and enamel

Non-refillable objects and refillable objects with an internal depth of less than

or equal to 25 mm (measured between the lowest point and horizontal plane

passing through the upper edge)

All other articles which can been filled (no limitation of

capacity)

Cookware (no limitation of capacity), packaging/storage vessels with capacity of more than 3 liters


Examples of standards for specific products

Certain products must also meet other standards in addition to the aforementioned food contact requirements

Pressure cookers –SASO 173

Paper bags –SASO 825

Milk bottles –EN 14350

Paper cups –SASO 2911

Technical requirements for food contact products


Examples of requirements for specific materials

Required Test

Material Type

Paper SiliconWood / Bamboo

Textile

European Resolution AP (2002) 1 – Specific Migration of Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb) and Mercury (Hg)

H H M

European Resolution AP (2002) 1 – Pentachlorophenol (PCP) Content

H H M

European Resolution AP (2002) 1 – Extractable Formaldehyde H H M

European Resolution AP (2002) 1 – Colorfastness H

European Resolution AP (2004) 5 – Overall Migration for Silicon

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Risk Level: H = High; M = Medium; L = Low

Technical requirements for food contact products


Design and labelling requirements

Labelling Requirements

Labelling must meet standard requirements for each product (list of standards is included in the appendix)

Symbols included to indicate food safety

Labelling should be in Arabic or English and be difficult to remove

Warnings and instructions should be in Arabic, or Arabic and English

Labelling must provide traceability (for example a QR code)

Product claims must be accurate and supported by test results

Country of Origin


Packaging requirements

Packaging materials that comes into contact with food must meet relevant standards

Ensure that lead and other heavy metals do not exceed permitted levels

Plastic containers must have the recycling symbol

Ensure that packaging of food contact items have a biodegradable plastic logo

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Design and labelling requirements

Products must not be offensive to the Islamic religion. They must not include pork derivatives, images of pigs, pig shapes or crosses

Any images on products or packaging which may be offensive to Islam are prohibited

Logos and symbols All pig shapes Assorted symbols

• Six-pointed star• The emblem of a menorah

surrounded by an olive branch on each side

• Hebrew scripts• Kaaba, Medinah Mosque, or

Mosque of the Rock

• Even a pig’s nose (whether 3D or printed) is not allowed

• Devil shapes• Vendetta mask• Anything subject to restrictions

from religious authorities

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Challenges faced by importers


Does every product variation require its own PCoC?

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Fewer PCoC needed

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Testing approach: Grouping

Importer Brand Product typeE.g. cookware,

tableware

Country of Origin (COC)

Grouping by:


Case study 1: Tableware with printed pattern

20 types of plates…

Same importer

Same manufacturer/factory

Same material

Same brand

Only issue 1 Product Certificate (PCoC)

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Different styles (round, petals, square)

Different pattern

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Reduced number of tests

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Testing approach: Compliance

By brand By product type, materials

By client’s history of compliance

Risk Assessment by Certified Body:


Case study 2: Various types of vacuum flask

8 types of vacuum flasks…

Same importer


Same brand

Same material

… BUT they have

Different colors

Different styles

1. Select the darkest color and complete a full test.

The solution?


30 types and plates and bowls:

Same importer


Same brand

Same material

Case study 3: Various types of tableware

… BUT they have

Different patterns

Different styles

Only three products must be tested:

① Type 1 plate

+ a Type 2 bowl (no interior pattern)

+ b Type 2 bowl (with interior pattern)

The solution?


As a SASO-approved Certification Body (CB) QIMA can:

Perform the conformity assessment and approve PCoC for regulated products on SABERReview shipment detail and approve SCoC on SABER

QIMA can also support the following value-added services:

SABER account management (account registration; registering a product; creating a request for a PCoC)SABER product registration only management (self-declaration or creating a request for a PCoC using a non-QIMA CB)PCoC and SCoC SADAD fee facilitation (helping to settle the SABER system invoices)SABER shipment registration management (creating a request for Shipment CoC or Shipment Exemption Request)

Geographic Scope

QIMA is SASO-approved CB for products exported from:

Asia and AustraliaEuropeNorth & South AmericaMiddle East & North Africa

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Appendix



List of Standards for Food Contact Tools and Devices

Standard Title Standard No.

General requirements for materials intended to come into contact with food SFDA.FD GSO 2231

Tableware made from Melamine Plastics SASO 671

Food Packages – Part 1: General Requirements SFDA.FD GSO 839

Standard specification for dedicated LDPE foil for use in food packaging SASO 2845

Food Packages – Part 2: Plastic Packages – General Requirements SFDA.FD GSO 1863

Tea and Herbs Bags SFDA.FD GSO 2138

Rubber and plastic gloves for food services – Limits for extractable substances SASO-ISO-14285

Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Release from enamelled articles in contact with

food – Methods of test and limitsSASO-ISO-4531-1

Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Release of lead and cadmium from enamelled

ware in contact with food – Part 2: Permissible limitsSASO-ISO-4531-2

Wrapping paper and paper bags SASO 825:1994

Single-use, rigid and semi-rigid plastics cups and containers for packing

beverages, milk products and allied purposesSASO 829:1994




Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Cutlery and table holloware:

Part 1: Requirements for cutlery for the preparation of food SASO-ISO-8442-1

Part 2: Requirements for stainless steel and silver-plated cutlery SASO-ISO-8442-2

Part 3: Requirements for silver-plated table and decorative holloware SASO-ISO-8442-3

Part 4: Requirements for gold-plated cutlery SASO-ISO-8442-4

Part 5: Specification for sharpness and edge retention test of cutlery SASO-ISO-8442-5

Part 6: Lightly silver-plated table holloware protected by lacquer SASO-ISO-8442-6

Part 7: Requirements for table cutlery made of silver, other precious metals and

their alloysSASO-ISO-8442-7

Part 8: Requirements for silver table and decorative holloware SASO-ISO-8442-8




Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Release of lead and cadmium from enamelled

ware in contact with food – Part 1: Method of testSASO-ISO-4531-1

General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Foods SFDA.FD CAC 193

Food safety management systems – Requirements for bodies providing audit and

certification of food safety management systemsSASO-ISO-TS-22003

Electrically operated food preparation appliances – Methods for measuring

performanceSASO-IEC-60619

Household and similar electrical appliances – Test code for the determination of

airborne acoustical noise – Part 2-14: Particular requirements for refrigerators,

frozen-good storage cabinets and food freezers

SASO-IEC-60704-2-14

Glass containers – Manufacturer – Vocabulary SASO-ISO-7348

Boilers and pressure vessels – Part 2: Procedures for fulfilling the requirements of

ISO 16528-1SASO-ISO-16528-2

Packaging – Sacks – Description and method of measurement – Part 2: Empty

sacks made from thermoplastic flexible filmSASO-ISO-6591-2




Domestic cooking appliances burning gas. Safety. Appliances having a glass,

ceramic hotplate.SASO-EN-30-1-3

Packaging – Method for specification for sacks – Part 1: Paper sacks SASO-ISO-8351-1

Coating materials for household cooking utensils SASO-GSO-20 14

Plastics – Determination of migrate of plasticizers SASO-ISO-177

Materials and Articles in Contact with Foodstuffs – Insulated Containers for

Domestic Use – Part 2: Specification for Insulated Bags and BoxesSASO GSO EN 12546-2

Ceramic cookware in contact with food – Release of lead and cadmium – Part 2:

Permissible limitsGSO ISO 8391-2

Cookware – Domestic Cookware for use on top of a stove, cooker or hob – Part 2:

Further general requirements and specific requirements for ceramic, glass and

glass ceramic cookware

GSO CEN/TS 12983-2

Edit glass dining utensils – Lead and cadmium – Part 2: Limits allowed GSO ISO 7089-2

Ceramic ware, glass-ceramic ware and glass dinnerware in contact with food –

Release of lead and cadmium – Part 2: Permissible limitsGSO ISO 6486-2




Cold-formed aluminum household utensils SASO-369

Aluminum and aluminum alloys – Castings – Chemical composition of castings for

use in contact with foodstuffEN 601

Aluminum and aluminum alloys – Wrought products – Chemical composition of

semi-finished products used for the fabrication of articles for use in contact with

foodstuff

EN 602

Sand filters for domestic drinking water treatment SASO 2769

Micro filters for household drinking water purification SASO 2770

Two-piece round tin cans used for packing food materials SASO 2043

Three-piece round tin cans used for material processing SASO 75

Pressure cooker SASO 173

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