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Food Compliance Essentials for Exporting to Saudi Arabia

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Pauline Youssef
Wednesday , 10th Sep 2025
Q Pulse Consulting
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Background

Saudi Arabia has one of the most rapidly developing food industries in the Middle East, governed by robust food safety and compliance regulations set primarily by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). As the Kingdom continues to emphasize food safety, quality, traceability, and compliance with international standards, it is essential for food businesses, especially those seeking to export to and enter the Saudi market, to understand and implement regulatory requirements efficiently.

This webinar aims to provide food manufacturers, exporters, quality professionals, and regulatory officers with a clear overview of the current food compliance landscape in Saudi Arabia. It will cover key SFDA regulations, labeling rules, import controls, certification requirements, and the most common challenges businesses face in achieving compliance.

Additional resources:  Saudi Arabia Food Regulation

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Contents

  • Importance of food compliance in Saudi Arabia

  • Overview of SFDA and its role

  • Food labeling & nutrition requirements

  • Halal compliance and certification

  • Shelf-life regulations

  • Product registration system

  • SFDA import portal and procedures

  • Common causes of shipment rejections

  • Challenges and best practices

*The final outline may be subject to subtle revision

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact us at:

EMAIL: [email protected]

TEL: +86 (0) 571 8609 4444

Speaker
  • Pauline Youssef
    Senior consultant and Training manager
    Pauline Youssef is a seasoned expert in management consulting, food safety, regulatory affairs, and quality management, with a particular focus on food manufacturing. Her distinguished career is marked by significant achievements in guiding organizations to meet import/export regulations, optimizing procedures for operational efficiency, securing international certifications, spearheading new food product development, and extending product shelf-lives through innovative techniques. Pauline is an active member in over 10 LIBNOR (Lebanese Standards Institution) committees and represented the Association of Lebanese Industrialists in the food additives committee, playing a crucial role in shaping industry standards and practices. Pauline's educational background and professional certifications underscore her expertise. She holds a Master's in Food Safety and Food Formulation from the Lebanese University and is certified as a Lead Auditor for FSSC 22000, as well as FSMA/PCQI certified and certified ToT. This combination of academic knowledge and professional qualifications enables her to bring a comprehensive and up-to-date approach to her consulting work. In addition to her consulting work, Pauline serves as an instructor at the Lebanese University, where she teaches courses in Good Industrial Practices, Risk Analysis, and Food Safety Standardization, helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals.
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