GCC Notifies Draft Standards for Sweetened Condensed and Evaporated Milks

On March 26, 2026, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two draft technical regulations for sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. The new standards, GSO 05/DS/2211:2025 for Sweetened Condensed Milks and GSO 05/FDS/2296:2025 for Evaporated Milks, aim to ensure consumer protection and food safety for products intended for direct consumption or further processing.