Law of Health Control at Ports of Entry approved by Resolution No.247 of 2012 issued by Royal Decree No. M/47 of 2012. Country/Territory Saudi Arabia Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Early warning system Public health Hazardous substances Inspection Disinfection/disinfestation Quarantine Risk assessment/management Hygiene/sanitary procedures Harbour Protection of environment Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 90 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 27 articles aims at protecting public health by providing for public health protection measures at ports of entry into the Kingdom. The Ministry of Health (National Contact Center) is the responsible authority for the coordination of matters relating to this Law with the WHO. Full text Arabic Website boe.gov.sa