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Foodstuff exporters will be most affected by the delay in the dismantling of tariffs in the GCC states.

The free trade agreement between the EFTA and GCC states provided for the duty-free import of certain goods from July 1, 2019. After delays, Saud...

Kingdom Tower, Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increases customs duties and from 1 July 2020 triples the VAT rate. How are Swiss exporters affected and which r...

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To counter environmental and health risks, the country will introduce new regulatory requirements for plastic from December 2017 onwards. This wi...

Conformity assessments in Saudi Arabia will be handled via the Saber online system in the future

The Saudi authority SASO (Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) has introduced a new system for the Certificate of Conformity. The elect...

The "Healthy Food Strategy" provides for upper limits for sugar, salt and saturated fatty acids in processed foods.

The Saudi Food and Drugs Authority (SFDA) has launched a strategic plan for healthy food in the Kingdom. It stipulates the setting of upper limit...

Since 25 May 2019, beverages containing sugar have been taxed at 50% in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia has introduced new special taxes on beverages containing sugar and e-cigarettes. Similar excise duties on beverages and tobacco have...

New regulation for the import of medical products into Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has updated its clearance policy for the import of medical devices. The new regulations concern non-ster...

Recycling station for PET-bottles

Waste, and getting rid of it in a manner that makes sense for the economy and the environment, is an issue that has recently been getting much mo...

Saudi Arabia is already Switzerland's second most important trading partner in the Middle East

Since its announcement of an economic and social reform project, Saudi Arabia has been attracting foreign companies with new business opportuniti...

It is advisable to correctly complete the EUR 1 movement certificate. The Swiss Customs Administration is reminding exporters that this also appl...

Four Swiss companies talk about their successful involvement, and the economic prospects, in the Arab Gulf States.

Swiss companies have received fraudulent orders from Saudi Arabia

In recent weeks, several Swiss companies have been contacted by a public procurement authority from Saudi Arabia. Various deliveries were request...

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SMEs, for instance, that export to Saudi Arabia, the USA or South Korea face a problem. The customs and excise rules in these countries oblige th...

Skyline of buildings under construction in Saudi Arabia.

Official fees for trade mark applications, renewals and recordals of licenses increase effective on 29 September 2016. Fees for changes of name, ...

Preparation process of medical injections.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) now regulates some borderline products as drugs rather than medical devices. For affected products curre...

A food store with customers standing in front of a shelf.

The quality expectations for Swiss food products are high in the Gulf countries. Philipp Straehl has been living in Dubai for over 10 years and k...

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The Saudi cabinet has decided on a massive increase in visa fees. It will take effect on October 2.

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