The limits of food contaminants in this regulation replaced all the food contaminants limits in the approved gso food technical regulations and standards if no limits or contaminants are listed for certain food products in this regulation, the food contaminants limits in food. Gso chocolate standards gmo standard out of date morocco chocolate standards have finally been approved has not changed since 1932 the chocolate standard stipulates that milk chocolate must. Click on any column to order the list of standards. The gso ministerial board has authorized the gso to adopt international standards in their original language as a fast track measure to develop and increase the total number of gulf standards. The gulf standardization organization gso has published a list of new technical regulations regarding food products, packaging materials and animal feed. The gsos food standards committee fsc is responsible for drafting new food regulations and standards and updating existing ones. Gso technical committee for standards of food and agriculture products. The gsos food standards committee fsc is responsible for drafting all new food regulations and standards and updating existing ones. Food standards australia new zealand fsanz supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of information. Gso std microbiological standards for foodstuffs requested.
International references and successful countrylevel models that are regulating food. Industrywide adoption of standards will provide a common language to help trading partners share information not only with each other, but with their consumers as well. Products should be free from any material prohibited by islamic law. Halal food certificate, regulations, standards, practices in the netherlands. This table summarises the general requirements and standards. While the lack of fully harmonized standards and requirements for food packaging material across the middle east can create challenges for suppliers of food contact materials, there are several gso standards that have been widely adopted by the gcc member states that establish comprehensive safety standards for food. Gcc member countries created the gso as a mechanism for developing food and nonfood standards. Using and referencing standards for gso technical regulations. This new version implies, among other things, some changes on labelling such as declaration of nano materials, name of the product in arabic in addition to product function, and also amendment of the annexes according to eu 12232009. Those standards were developed and adopted in 2002 and.
Kindly anyone share microbiological standards for commodities and foodstuffs gso. This is a comprehensive and userfriendly tool, created by our inhouse experts that can help you find your way around complex labeling rules set by food regulator in gcc. Its members are committed to shifting the regions conformity assessment procedures to be in line with other major world regulations, such as ce marking. We do not accept any gas stunning for any type of raw material. Gcc standardization organization gcc standardization organization gso is a regional standardization organization rso which was established by the resolution of the gcc supreme council 22nd session, muscat, oman, 3031 december 2001 and assumed its operation in may 2004 with membership of the governments of the state of the united arab emirates, the kingdom of bahrain. Iec standards or parts thereof, shall be presumed to be in conformity with the safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements covered by those standards. Use the yellow arrow to order the data ascending or descending. It was established under the authority of the gulf. In other words, the endofunit assessments were developed first, based on the current georgia standards for modern languages. This table summarises the general requirements and standards for food. Gcc standardization organization gso final draft gso fds. Around 550 gcc standards and technical regulations, food and agricultural products, 30% of the total number of gcc std. In general, regulations are formally implemented via a ministerial decree. Gso 3821994 and gso 3831994 for maximum limits of pesticide residues in.
For a list of all the more than 16,000 iso standards as of 2007, see the iso catalogue. Gulf standards technical regulations through specialized technical committees tcs. Gso works with its members to develop and define gso standards in response to specific needs that have been identified by tcs, businesses, and other users of standards. The regulation of foodcontact materials in the middle east. This is a list of iso standards that are discussed in wikipedia articles. Gcc standardization organization gso is a regional organization which consists of the national standards bodies of gcc member states. Gso through the technical program of committee tc no 5 technical committee for.
Iswa halal certification department abides by the following standards which are included in our guidelines. Food contact materials plastic food packaging materials. The regulation of foodcontact materials in the middle. This is a comprehensive and userfriendly tool, created by our inhouse experts that can help you find your way around complex labeling rules set by food. Food that consists wholly or partly of milk, milk products, eggs, meat, poultry, fish or shell fish, or ingredient that are capable of supporting the progressive growth of microorganisms that can cause food spoilage or food poisoning and other food borne illness. Gso through the technical program of committee tc no. The gcc standardization organization gso is a standards organization for the member states of the gulf cooperation council and yemen.
General requirements for prepackaged foods for special dietary use. G s o gcc standardization organization standards for standards for halalhalal conditions set in the gso food standards. Gulf standardization organization gso asean food safety. C o d e x st a n 1931995 p age 1 of 44 cod e x ge nera l st. Introduction satisfactory food supply has always been a central problem for governments, since the formation of ancient societies several thousand years ago.
The list of the applicable gulf standards is available on the web site of the organization. This gso standard is concerned with the labelling of all prepackaged foods and to. One of gso main functions is to issue gulf standards technical regulations through specialized technical committees tcs. It was established under the authority of the gulf cooperation council. Its full official name is the standardization organization of the cooperation council for the arab states of the gulf. Gso food product gulf standards mentioned in this standard. The gso food standards committee has been actively updating food standards over the past few years. Organization gso has issued a list of new technical regulations for food products. The mission of gso is to assist the states of the cooperation council for the arab states of the gulf gcc to achieve the objectives set forth in its charter and in the gcc economic agreement by unifying the various standardization activities and following up implementation and compliance with the same in cooperation and coordination with the standardization bodies in the member states nsbs to develop the production and service sectors, foster the intragcc trade, protect the consumer. The draft standard has been prepared by kingdom of saudi arabia the draft standard has been prepared based on relevant admo, international and national foreign standards and references. Labeling reference guide for gulf cooperation council gcc, based on the regulation published by gulf standardization organization gso, is available in our regdata library. The gso publishes technical regulations, gulf standards, and gulf conformity assessment procedures for a host of commodities and products. Microbiological guidelines for food centre for food safety.
The draft standard has been prepared by kingdom of saudi arabia the draft standard has been prepared based on relevant admo, international and national foreign standards. The gulf standardization organization gso has published a list of new technical regulations regarding food products, packaging materials and animal feed this action came after the last session meeting held on may 15, 2016 by the general committee for standards scs at riyadh city in saudi arabia. The gulf standardization organization gso has published a list of new technical regulations regarding food products, packaging materials and. Examples of gso policies on using standards in technical. Jan 21, 2016 permitted food additives in gcc gso 2500. Food that consists wholly or partly of milk, milk products, eggs, meat, poultry, fish or shell fish, or ingredient that are capable of supporting the progressive growth of microorganisms that can cause food spoilage or food poisoning and other food. Formulation, preparation and publication of gcc standards and. One of gso main functions is to issue gulf standards technical regulations. Fdgso cacrcp code of practice for the processing and handling of quick frozen foods. Download a standard by clicking on the green symbol in the available languages indicated.
Message from the director general dubais vision is to establish a worldclass food safety system that helps provide safe food to the residents and the several millions that visit the emirate each year. The sfdas saudi food and animal feed acts were finalized and. This table summarises the general requirements and standards for food and agricultural imports into saudi arabia. As such, the gso has adopted several iso and codex technical regulations and standards.
Gso standards are developed by teams of experts in technical committees who have particular knowledge of the specific sector or topic that is being addressed. Create opportunities for clients to purchase uae standards and gso standards from online store. Gs1 standards help establish the foundation for clearer communication in an increasingly complex foodservice supply chain. Gcc standardization organization gso is a regional organization which consists of. Jan 19, 2019 gso std microbiological standards for foodstuffs requested posted in general food safety standards. Gso through the technical program of committee tc no 5 the gulf technical committee for food and agricultural standards products has prepared this standard. Standards or parts thereof, shall be presumed to be in conformity with the safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements covered by those standards or parts thereof, set out in articles 4, 6, and annex 1. Codex stan 1921995 3 b acceptable daily intake adi is an estimate by jecfa of the amount of a food additive, expressed on a body weight basis that can be ingested daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. The chairmanship of the fsc rotates among member states. Without prejudice to the packaging requirements stated in the gso standards on food products, the following general requirements for all kinds of food packaging materials shall be met. Guidelines for halal food certification bodies and their accreditation requirements draft standard see other formats gulf cooperation council.
Gso std microbiological standards for foodstuffs requested posted in general food safety standards. Gso food related technical regulations and standards serve as the main point of. United arab emirates food and agricultural import regulations. This gulf standard applies to the labelling of prepackaged foods to be catered as. This table summarises the general requirements and standards for food and agricultural imports into oman.
S gso 2231 which states the general requirements for the materials intended to come into contact with food. Gso standards are typically based on codex alimentarius regulations and to some extent on european and u. Our company is exporting processed vegetable product to gulf. Gcc member countries created the gso as a mechanism for developing food and non food standards.
This table summarises the general requirements and. Gso food related technical regulations and standards serve as the main point of reference for food imports into the gulf region. Fairs country report food and agricultural import regulations and. Gso through the technical program of committee tc no 5 technical committee for standards of food and agriculture products has prepared this standard. This action came after the last session meeting held on may 15, 2016 by the general committee for standards scs at riyadh city in saudi arabia. The role of gso on gcc food safety dubai international food. Introduction food products often have a long journey from the initial manufacturer until finally being eaten by consumers. Information in this publication is provided under a creative commons attribution 3. Anybody can share documents related to permitted food. Gcc standardization organization gso is a regional organization which. How to use this unit this unit was developed using the principle of beginning with the end in mind.
Type any criteria in the search box to filter the data e. Chairmanship of the gso fsc rotates among member states. Gulf standardization organization gsos new regulations for food products. Food and agricultural import regulations and standards. We envision a system that ensures the highest standards of food. Hi everyone, i learned many knowledge in this forum. Gso standards are adopted by majority vote and their implementation is voluntary in member countries. Apr 10, 2018 while the lack of fully harmonized standards and requirements for food packaging material across the middle east can create challenges for suppliers of food contact materials, there are several gso standards that have been widely adopted by the gcc member states that establish comprehensive safety standards for food contact materials and. Gso technical committee for food and agricultural products this document is a draft gso standard disseminated for feedback and remarks, and is therefore subject to changes and modifications. The united arab emirates uae uae scheme for control on food contact materials fcm came into force under uae cabinet resolution no. Products should be free from any material prohibited by islamic law products should be free from any material first gulf conference on halal industry, kuwait 2426 jan 2011 harmful to health i.
I food quality and standards radomir lasztity encyclopedia of life support systems eolss 1. As a group, the gsos main role is to create a common set of food regulations and standards. The gcc standardization organization gso is a standards organization for the member. The draft standard has been prepared based on relevant admo, international and national foreign standards. Whitehead food qualit any standardd s service an, food agricultur d e organisatio of the unitedn nations, an food. Gcc standardization organization labeling reference guide. The mission of gso is to assist the states of the cooperation council for the arab states of the gulf gcc to achieve the objectives set forth in its charter and in the gcc economic agreement. Gso main functions is to issue gulf standards technical regulations through specialized technical committees tcs. They should be stored in warehouses before being transported and distributed to retailers.
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