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Are there scientific studies published by the SFDA related to risk analysis and how to find it?

There are many Published studies. In addition, SFDA have approved scientific papers internally this year. Currently, they are under publishing process in different journals. In addition to one published scientific paper entitled “The occurrence and dietary intake related to the presence of microplastics in drinking water in Saudi Arabia”, It can be found here 

DOI: 10.1007/s10661-021-09132-9

How can I find out about the countries and products that are banned in the Kingdom?

Through the SFDA’s official website by visiting the following link: https://www.sfda.gov.sa/ar/decisions

How to apply to lift an imposed ban?

The countries can apply to lift the imposed ban through the diplomatic channels through the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs or through the Saudi Embassy in the concerned countries or through the regulatory authority authorized by SFDA in these countries.

What are the requirements of the feed label?

It must comply with all the requirements in the regulations and specifications NO. SFDA.FD GSO 2487.

Is it necessary to register imported feed products?

yes

What is the electronic feed system( AFNR )?

AFNR is an electronic system aims to register and build up database for all Feed establishment and its products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

What are the main differences between the types of feed?

- Raw feed :

Ingredients :  It contains only one substance and has specific and authorized lists that can be referenced through Saudi Standard No. SFDA.FD.41 in addition to the lists of raw feed in the Feed Products Registration Guide

Method of use : It is allow using directly in the field

- Feed additives

Ingredients :  It contains only one substance and has specific and authorized lists that can be referenced through Saudi Standard No. SFDA.FD.41 in addition to the lists of raw feed in the Feed Products Registration Guide

Method of use : It is allow using directly in the field ، It is allow using in factories

- Premix

Ingredients :   It contains more than one of the allowed feed additives, or it may be a mixture of the allowed feed additives and raw feed

Method of use :  It is allow using directly in the field if it is mixed with water or fodder, if the method of use is applicable, especially for mixtures destined for traditional breeding animals (camels - sheep - goats) in order to ensure that the product is use in a correct manner, It is allow using in factories

- Compound feed

Ingredients :  Contains a mixture of permitted feed additives and raw feed

Method of use :  Provides animal directly without mixing with water or feed

Is monitoring being done for local & imported feed?

YES

What are the feed Contaminants?

Contaminants; Are the materials or compounds which causes Feed contamination; either Chemicals (ex: heavy metals, Dioxin and Pesticides), Or Physical (ex: Foreign bodies or insects) Or Microbial (ex: Salmonella and Escherichia coli), Or Mycotoxins and others.

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