Global Food Compliance
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Insights into Food Labeling and Ingredient Compliance Across GCC Countries

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Shahana Malik
Thursday , 11th Dec 2025
Food Regulatory Compliance Consulting LLC
Background

The global food industry operates in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment, where compliance with local, regional, and international laws is crucial for business success. The Middle East, in particular, has witnessed continuous regulatory developments aimed at ensuring food safety, quality, and consumer protection. Understanding these changing regulations is essential for companies that wish to maintain or expand their market presence in the region.

This webinar is designed to provide an overview of food compliance in GCC countries, helping professionals in the food industry stay informed about the latest updates and trends in the region's regulatory landscape. It offers practical insights into how new laws and regulatory changes affect business strategies, product formulation, labeling, and market access. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to align their company's operations with regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance and competitive advantage. 

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Contents

Introduction & Overview of the GCC Regulatory Framework

  • Key regulatory authorities

Food Labeling Requirements in the GCC

  • Mandatory labeling of prepackaged foods

  • Nutritional labeling

Ingredient Compliance

  • Permitted and prohibited ingredients

  • Halal compliance considerations

Future Outlook & Trends

  • Trends toward digital labeling 

  • References

Q&A Session

*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
  • President and Owner
    Shahana Malik is the founder and principal consultant of Food Regulatory Compliance Consulting LLC, a global consultancy specializing in food labeling, ingredient compliance, and international regulatory strategy. With over 20 years of international experience in food science and regulatory affairs, including key roles at Voss and Nestlé, she is a trusted advisor to food and beverage companies navigating complex global and regional regulations, including those in the GCC markets. Over her career, Shahana has established herself as a subject matter expert in regulatory compliance, enabling companies to deliver safe, compliant, and market-ready products across multiple jurisdictions. Through Food Regulatory Compliance Consulting LLC, she is dedicated to providing strategic regulatory guidance to businesses of all sizes, helping them stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry. She assists multinational clients in adapting to U.S., EU, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East regulations, with a particular focus on GCC countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
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