Temporary ban on the import of Kinder products from the Arlon factory in Belgium
Date of Publication
2022-06-28
Circular number
433
Subject of Circular
Temporary ban on the import of Kinder products from the Arlon factory in Belgium

Content

Gentlemen/members of Najran Chamber,
Peace, mercy and blessings of God,,,
Reference to the letter of the Federation of Saudi Chambers No. (43104975) dated (11/22/1443 AH), which states that the union received the letter of the Food and Drug General Authority No. (28165/p) on (17/11/1443 AH) in which reference is made to the precautionary measures taken by the authority Following the warning reports issued by the International Network of Food Safety Authorities, regarding the confirmation of the contamination of Kinder chocolate products with salmonella bacteria, and the Belgian Food Safety Authority (AFSCA) issuing orders to close the (Arlon) factory in Belgium, the Kinder chocolate factory, and as a precautionary measure to ensure food safety, we would like to inform you With the temporary decision of the authority to import Kinder products from the (Arlon) factory in Belgium, until the completion of the corrective process that meets all food safety regulations and requirements and the safety of the Belgian factory is proven.
We inform you of this for information and briefing.
And accept our regards,,,