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Organic Agriculture Act, issued by Royal Decree No. M/55 of 2014 (1435 Hegira).

Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Ecological production/organic production Farming Authorization/permit Certification International trade Offences/penalties Basic legislation Agricultural development
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force after 120 days from the date of its publication on the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Act aims to regulate the activity of organic farming in Saudi Arabia and protect it from any wrong practice. The Act consists of 18 articles.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.sofa.org.sa

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Organic Food Products Clearance Conditions and requirements.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural commodities, Business/industry/corporations, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Internal trade, International trade, Monitoring, Processing/handling, Protection of environment, Public health, Traceability/product tracing, Transport/storage, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Cabinet Resolution No.431/2021 on the approval of the Agriculture Law.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2021

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural land, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Certification, Crops/grasses, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Farming, Food security, Agricultural development, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Research, Sustainable development, Pesticides, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Agricultural commodities, Drugs, Food quality control/food safety, Vending, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Protection of environment, Quarantine, Smallholders/peasants, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Plant protection, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX