The following markings are mandatory in Arabic or Arabic and any other
language
SFDA.FD/GSO 9:2013, 5.1
Product name
SFDA.FD/GSO 9:2013, 5.2
List of ingredients with allergen declaration
SFDA.FD/GSO 9:2013, 5.3
Nutrition information
SFDA.FD/GSO 9:2013, 5.4
Net contents
SFDA.FD/GSO 9:2013, 5.5
Name and address of the manufacturer or packer, name of the distributor,
importer, exporter,
or vendor may be written.
SFDA.FD/GSO 9:2013, 5.6
Country of origin
SFDA.FD/GSO 9:2013, 5.7
Production and expiry date
SFDA.FD/GSO 9:2013, 5.7.5, 5.7.7
Instruction for storage and use
SFDA.FD/GSO 9:2013, 5.8
Irradiated foods: When the international food irradiation symbol is used, it shall be in
close proximity to the name of the food.
PHYSICAL PACKAGING INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
SFDA.FD/GSO 839:2021, 4.2
The package shall be clean, and in such a condition that does not allow any
contamination of
the packaged food
SFDA.FD/GSO 839:2021, 4.9.4, 4.9.5
The package shall be designed in such a way that is not misleading to the
consumer, implies
falsehood, erroneous impression, deception, or any form that may lead to the wrong
impression for the consumer.
SFDA.FD/GSO 839:2021, 4.10
The package size shall be proportional to the size or quantity of the packaged
contained
material.
SFDA.FD/GSO 839:2021, 4.12
The package shall not present any hazards to the consumer when used.
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Markings clearly legible and durable (not easy to remove and well stuck)
Food Inspection Checklist for SFDA Program
Reference No.
ISF11
Revision No.
00
Date
Jan 08, 2023
Page No.
2 of 2
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Products shall be clean and in good state, no damage, no abnormal smell
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Products correctly packed, to ensure its’ integrity during transport and storage
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Products shall be in hygienic, good and relevant storage conditions: warehouse is located in clean
environment, clean floor or on proper support, relevant temperature, and relevant protection