Exporting goods to Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Industry and Trade issues recommendations

Specifically, the Import-Export Department received information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Saudi Arabia, informing internal information from the Saudi Arabian Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) to the leaders of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, the Chambers of Commerce of Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam about some food products exported to Saudi Arabia having Halal certificates but the agencies issuing these certificates are not on the list approved or authorized by SFDA.

Exporting goods to Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Industry and Trade issues recommendations

This will result in suspension of customs clearance or return of goods to the port of export as prescribed by SFDA under Royal Decree (M/1) dated October 30, 2014 and Food Hygiene and Safety Management Act No. 3-16-1439 dated December 27, 2017 issued by SFDA.

The Import-Export Department recommends that member enterprises exporting food to the Saudi Arabian market need to monitor, grasp information and comply with regulations on Halal certification. In case enterprises are exporting goods, goods have been or are on the way to the ports of Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, they are requested to access Halal certificates from units authorized by SFDA to avoid being held back or having the goods returned.

According to the General Department of Customs, in the first 10 months of 2023, Vietnam's export turnover to this market reached 938.22 million USD, an increase of 61.03% over the same period last year. In October alone, this turnover increased by 63.94% over the same period last year, equivalent to 89.68 million USD.

Vietnam's 5 main export groups to Saudi Arabia in the first 10 months of 20203 include: Phones of all kinds and components; machinery, equipment, other spare parts; seafood; cashew nuts; textiles.

Previously, the Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Saudi Arabia informed that this country has a great demand for agricultural products, food, Halal food, organic food, fresh fruits and vegetables. Imports from Vietnam reach 200 million USD/year, of which agricultural and aquatic products reach over 80 million USD. This country also has strict regulations when goods must be registered with the Saudi Arabian Food and Drug Authority and must be accepted by this agency.

In addition, this agency also conducts very strict inspections and checks, they have the right to officially inspect the operating procedures of competent authorities in the exporting country to verify that the legal regulations and management systems in that country comply with Saudi Arabia's food laws...

However, to ensure successful trading, Vietnamese businesses should go through reputable agencies to verify partners, better understand corporate culture, as well as the contents of commercial contracts.

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