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GSO 2209:2026 Supplementary Sport Foods

Local Title
GSO 2209:2026 الأغذية الرياضية التكميلية
Country/Region
Gulf Cooperation Council
Competent Authority
GCC Standardization Organization (GSO)
Type
Standard
Status
In force
Release Date
2026-04-30
Implementation Date
2026-04-30

This regulation applies to products intended for athletes, including foods and beverages such as, but not limited to, powders, liquids, chewable or effervescent tablets, and bars. These products are mainly composed of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, or amino acids, and may also be prepared with one or more of the following ingredients: amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and plant extracts. The types of formulated supplementary sports foods include: high-carbohydrate supplementary sports food, supplementary sports food with protein and energy, supplementary sports food with energy, and sports drinks formulated as a rehydration fluid.

Contents

1. Scope and Application

2. Complementary References

3. Definitions

4. General Requirements

5. Types of Supplementary Sports Foods

6. Sports Drinks Prepared as a Rehydration Fluid

7. Packaging, Transportation, and Storage

8. Labeling

9. Nutritional Labeling

Appendix (1) - Scientific Report on the Requirements for Submitting Applications to Obtain Approval for Ingredient Limits Higher Than Those Mentioned

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