GCC proposing technical regulation on caffeine content in alcoholic beverages

Saudi Food and Drug Authority proposes technical regulation concerns the conditions that must be met in non-alcoholic beverages with stimulants such as caffeine and do not include athletes' drinks.

Products covered : Alcoholic beverages

HS code : 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 22018, 2209

Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy): To be determined.

Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy): To be determined.

Proposed date of entry into force: [X] Six months from date of publication, and/or(dd/mm/yy):

Final date for comments: [X] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification and/or (dd/mm/yy): 9 April 2019

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