26Oct2005 Saudi Arabia Bans Import Of Poultry

Riyadh, 26 October, 2005

The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr Hashim Yamani has issued a decision banning import of poultry and its products from Turkey and Romania to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

At the same time, the decision stipulated that the ban will continue on import of poultry from Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Pakistan, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Laos, Malaysia, Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia to the Kingdom.

The decision, issued on 21/9/1426 AH (24 October, 2005) has come in line with the Royal directives.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry hoped that all citizens and importers will cooperate with the Ministry in this respect and inform the Ministry about any poor quality products, so as to preserve the health and safety of consumers.

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