Saudi Arabia starts allowing the imports of chicken from Thailand; 5 factories have been certified

Published 2022년 3월 15일

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The Saudi government has permitted the importation of poultry products from Thailand, including chicken meat, eggs, and chicken products, following a ban since 2004. The Saudi Food and Drug Administration has approved 11 Thai factories, including five owned by CPF, for the export of these products. CPF ensures food safety and adheres to Halal standards, a move expected to boost Thai broiler industry exports. Saudi Arabia, with a population of 35.6 million and high food import rates, presents a significant market for these products. CPF has a long history of exporting processed chicken to the country and plans to resume exports from March or April. The company's factories have been inspected since 2019 to ensure compliance with Saudi standards.

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Mr. Prasit Boonduangprasert CPF's chief executive said that as the Saudi government has lifted the ban on imports of fresh, chilled and frozen chicken meat, eggs and chicken products from Thailand since 2004, the latest Saudi Food and Drug Administration announced. The website allows the importation of Thai poultry products from 11 factories, of which 5 CPF's poultry production plants have been certified by the Saudi Food and Drug Administration. Help reinforce the confidence of consumers. and create confidence in other importing countries for CPF's chicken products that come from production processes that meet food safety standards According to Islamic principles (Halal), there are strict quality checks at every step. and can be traced back from the beginning “I would like to thank the Thai government, Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Dr. Chalermchai Sri-on and ...

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