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Food Industries Sector
The sector of food product manufacturing, beverages, and agricultural products is crucial for national food security. It encompasses areas of agriculture, marine fishing, and food processing and covers various related activities such as restaurants, cafes, distribution, and wholesale and retail trade. These sectors aim to meet consumer needs for food with high standards of safety and quality.
Saudi Arabia holds a prominent position in the regional food sector, witnessing sustainable growth and continuous development. The food industries in the Kingdom include agricultural production and importing agricultural and food products. The Kingdom strives to enhance self-sufficiency, support local agricultural products, and improve quality and safety standards in the food industry, ensuring the local market has access to both local and international products.
The Saudi Accreditation Center plays a central role in supporting the quality and safety of food products in the Kingdom. The center ensures technical and regulatory requirements on products and companies and contributes to enhancing compliance with local and international regulations and standards. This helps to ensure consumer food safety and protect against health risks by providing accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies active in the field, according to local and international specifications.
Standard
Description
ISO/IEC 17021-1
Requirements for certification bodies granting certifications to factories and companies operating in the food industries sector, according to management, environmental, and safety system requirements.
ISO 22000
The international food safety management system focusing on ensuring the safety of food products.
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
A system for hazard analysis and critical control point monitoring to ensure food safety.
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Good manufacturing practices to ensure hygiene and quality in the production of food materials.
ISO/IEC 17025
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories in the food industries sector.
ISO/IEC 17020
Verification of the technical competence of inspection bodies in the food industries sector to perform certain types of various inspection services.
GSO2055-2 Halal Certification
General Requirements for Halal Certification Bodies to ensure that food products comply with Islamic Sharia and are Halal.
These standards are fundamental in the food industry, contributing to ensuring the safety of products and compliance with quality and safety standards. They play a vital role in protecting consumer health and enhancing trust in food products available in the market.