Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) bans poultry and egg imports from 40 countries including India

Key facts

• Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed a full ban on poultry and table egg imports from 40 countries including India.
• Partial restrictions apply to specific provinces and cities in 16 countries: Australia, United States, Italy, Belgium, Bhutan, Poland, Togo, Denmark, Romania, Zimbabwe, France, Philippines, Canada, Malaysia, Austria and Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Heat-treated or processed poultry products that eliminate bird flu or Newcastle disease virus are exempted provided they meet approved health requirements, carry a health certificate from the exporting country’s competent authority, confirm adequate processing standards and originate from an approved facility.
• The SFDA stated that the list of affected countries is subject to periodic review in line with global health developments and epidemiological updates.