Royal Decree No. M/60 of 2014 issuing Resolution No.377 approving the Feed System. Country/Territory Saudi Arabia Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal feed/feedstuffs Public health Animal health Internal trade International trade Authorization/permit Genetically modified organism (GMO) Early warning system Inspection Protection of environment Registration Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Act consisting of 39 articles aims at (i) ensuring the feed safety; (ii) protecting animal health; and (iii) protecting public health from the transmission of harmful substances through the use of unsafe fodder and it applies to all stages of handling and using feed and its components either locally produced, or imported, or prepared for to be exported. Before practicing any activity in the feed field - except for the agricultural activity - a license must be obtained from the Food and Drug General Authority. Full text Arabic