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Council of Ministers: Decision 18 Approving the Law of Entertainment Activities and Their Supporting Activities

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 84423 dated 22 Shawwal 1447 [10 April 2026], which includes the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Telegram 4308202 dated 26 Ramadan 1443 [27 April 2022], regarding the draft Law of Entertainment Activities and Their Supporting Activities,

after perusal of the mentioned draft law,

after perusal of the Statute of the General Entertainment Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 230 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440 [8 January 2019],

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the National Incentives Committee issued by Council of Ministers Decision 630 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [14 June 2022],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 339 dated 23 Muharram 1446 [29 July 2024], Memo 1481 dated 27 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [30 October 2024], Memo 3487 dated 24 Shawwal 1446 [22 April 2025], Memo 4154 dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [22 June 2025], Memo 2065 dated 4 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [25 November 2025], and Memo 3754 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [28 April 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 1-47/1/R dated 1 Muharram 1447 [26 June 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 21-28/47/I dated 12 Rajab 1447 [1 January 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 3/43 dated 7 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [29 September 2025] and Decision 24/283 dated 18 Shawwal 1447 [6 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12437 dated 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [11 May 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Law of Entertainment Activities and Their Supporting Activities is hereby approved in the form attached.

A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.

Second

Taking into account the mandate of the National Incentives Committee in accordance with its organizational arrangements issued by Council of Ministers Decision 630 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [14 June 2022], the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority—after agreement with the relevant government entities—shall propose customs and tax exemptions related to the entertainment activities stipulated in the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—and the necessary incentives to activate the entertainment sector, and shall submit them in accordance with the legal procedures.

Third

The financial consideration—stipulated in article 7 of the law referred to in clause First of this decision—must be determined in accordance with Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026], issued in connection with the National Framework for Fees and Financial Considerations.

Fourth

A paragraph numbered 14 is hereby added to article 3 of the Statute of the General Entertainment Authority—issued by Council of Ministers Decision 230 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440 [8 January 2019] —with the following text:

Proposing the allocation of government land and submitting this to the competent entity in accordance with the legal procedures to consider the possibility of the private sector investing it in the entertainment activities stipulated in the Law of Entertainment Activities and Their Supporting Activities.

Fifth

The Minister of Culture and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority shall agree on the mechanism for licensing and supervising entertainment events, shows, and live performances that relate to the mandates of the General Entertainment Authority, the Ministry of Culture, and the authorities affiliated to the Minister of Culture, in a manner that enhances and improves the journey of the beneficiary, and shall submit all that requires taking action in this regard.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5169 issued on 3 July 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 19 Amending the Organizational Arrangements of the National Investment Committee at the Council of Economic and Development Affairs

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs File 17240 dated 20 Rajab 1447 [9 January 2026], regarding the amendment of certain regulatory provisions relating to the National Committee for Investment in the Council of Economic and Development Affairs,

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the National Committee for Investment in the Council of Economic and Development Affairs issued by Council of Ministers Decision 401 dated 28 Rajab 1443 [2 March 2022],

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the Investment Council issued by Council of Ministers Decision 111 dated 6 Safar 1445 [22 August 2023],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 11 dated 6 Muharram 1447 [1 July 2025],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3021 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026] and Memo 3758 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [28 April 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 30-37/47/I dated 16 Ramadan 1447 [5 March 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12439 dated 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [11 May 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Organisational Arrangements of the National Committee for Investment in the Council of Economic and Development Affairs issued by Council of Ministers Decision 401 dated 28 Rajab 1443 [2 March 2022] are hereby amended to read as follows:

1․ The phrase “and reviewing them after their approval” is hereby added to the end of clause Second(1) and (2) of the arrangements.

2․ The word “decisions” is hereby added to clause Second(3) of the arrangements, so that the paragraph reads as follows: “Taking all necessary decisions and measures that would overcome the obstacles that may face the achievement of investment objectives from all its sources.”

3․ The phrase “and the committee may, by a decision of the chairman, form” mentioned at the end of clause Second of the arrangements is hereby amended to read: “and the committee may form”.

4․ The opening of clause Third(2) of the arrangements is hereby amended to read: “… by at least a majority of the votes of its attending members…”.

5․ The phrase “and the preparatory committee” mentioned in clause Seventh(1) of the arrangements is hereby deleted.

6․ Clauses Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth of the arrangements are hereby deleted, and the rest of the clauses are reordered accordingly.

Second

The phrase “Their appointment must be issued by a decision of the chairman of the committee” at the beginning of clause Fourth of the Organizational Arrangements of the Investment Council issued by Council of Ministers Decision 111 dated 6 Safar 1445 [22 August 2023] is hereby amended to read: “Their appointment must be issued by an order of the Prime Minister.”

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5167 issued on 26 June 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 23 Amending Council of Ministers Decision 720

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 41363 dated 21 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [12 November 2025], which includes Minister of Commerce and Minister of Education Telegram 4601100045 dated 17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [8 November 2025], regarding the proposal to amend clause Third of Council of Ministers Decision 720 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [16 May 2023],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 720 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [16 May 2023],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3177 dated 12 Ramadan 1447 [1 March 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1500/47/M dated 7 Shawwal 1447 [26 March 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12174 dated 18 Dhu Al-Qa ’dah 1447 [5 May 2026],

hereby decides

Council of Ministers Decision 720 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [16 May 2023] is hereby amended to read as follows:

First

Clause Third is hereby amended to read as follows:

“The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Commerce shall agree on the periods necessary for the implementation of the provisions of clause First of this decision.”

Second

Clause Fourth is hereby added with the following text:

“The Ministry of Commerce shall continue to receive applications for the issuance and renewal of licenses for the profession of educational and pedagogical consultancy until the completion of the transfer process—according to the periods agreed upon between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Commerce in accordance with clause Third of this decision—and their issuance and renewal during this period must be by a decision of the Ministry of Commerce.”

Third

Clause Fifth is hereby added with the following text:

“A team from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Commerce must be formed to work jointly on the study of license applications—which are received by the Ministry of Commerce, in accordance with the provisions of clause Fourth of this decision—during the transitional period, and to make recommendations in their regard.”

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5167 issued on 26 June 2026.

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The Amendment to the Executive Regulation of the Law of Combating Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing

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Council of Ministers: Decision 17 Approving the Amendment of the Law of Combating Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing and Its Executive Regulation

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Decision 17 Dated 1 Muharram 1448 [16 June 2026]

Approving the Amendment to the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing and Its Executive Regulation

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 104085 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [15 June 2026], regarding the amendment of the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing and its Executive Regulation,

after perusal of Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing issued by Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [2 November 2017],

after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing issued by Council of Ministers Decision 228 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440 [8 January 2019],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3387 dated 30 Ramadan 1447 [19 March 2026] and Memo 3528 dated 15 Shawwal 1447 [3 April 2026],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 21323 dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [11 June 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 427/36 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [15 June 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 13641 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [15 June 2026],

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing issued by Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [1 November 2017] is hereby approved in the form attached.

A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.

Second

The amendment to the Executive Regulation of the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing issued by Council of Ministers Decision 228 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440 [8 January 2019] is hereby approved in the form attached.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5164 issued on 18 June 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 16 Approving the Law of the Management of Seized and Confiscated Property in Money Laundering Crimes, Associated Predicate Offenses, and Terrorist Financing Crimes

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 83106 dated 18 Shawwal 1447 [6 April 2026], which includes the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts Letter 4560613 dated 28 Ramadan 1445 [7 April 2024], regarding the draft Law of the Management of Seized and Confiscated Property in Money Laundering Crimes, Associated Predicate Offences, and Terrorist Financing Crimes,

after perusal of the mentioned draft law,

after perusal of the Law of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts issued by Royal Decree D/17 dated 13 Rabi Al-Awwal 1427 [11 April 2006],

after perusal of the Anti-Money Laundering Law issued by Royal Decree D/20 dated 5 Safar 1439 [25 October 2017],

after perusal of Law of Combating Terrorism Crimes and Their Financing issued by Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [2 November 2017],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 18 dated 7 Safar 1447 [1 August 2025], Memo 2813 dated 10 Sha’ban 1447 [29 January 2026], and Memo 3389 dated 30 Ramadan 1447 [19 March 2026],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 19476 dated 25 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [12 May 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1761/47/M dated 28 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [15 May 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 298/24 dated 18 Shawwal 1447 [6 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 13064 dated 8 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [25 May 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Law of the Management of Seized and Confiscated Property in Money Laundering Crimes, Associated Predicate Offences, and Terrorist Financing Crimes is hereby approved in the form attached.

A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.

Second

1․ A standing committee is hereby formed under the chairmanship of the President of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts, with the membership of representatives from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Investment, the Saudi Central Bank, the Public Prosecution, the Presidency of State Security, the Capital Market Authority, and the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, and a specialist in accounting and financial affairs from the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts.

2․ The committee shall undertake the following in relation to the preservation and management of seized property:

(a) Overcoming the obstacles faced by the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts when preserving and managing seized property.

(b) Supervising and overseeing the work of the commission with regard to the preservation and management of seized property.

(c) Reviewing the periodic reports prepared by the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts, and reporting on matters that require action in their regard.

(d) Preparing a report containing the results of the application of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—its views in regard to it, and the extent to which it has achieved the objectives envisaged by its issuance, including the fulfillment of the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force, and proposing matters it deems appropriate in regard to it, after the lapse of one year from the date of its entry into force.

(e) Reviewing the legal provisions that may be affected by the issuance of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—and proposing what is necessary in this regard in accordance with the established legal procedures, and submitting its findings within a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of this decision.

3․ The meetings of the committee must be held at the headquarters of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts under the chairmanship of its chairman or his deputy from among the representatives of government entities that are members of the committee, and it is permitted—when necessary—to hold them in another place inside the Kingdom.

4․ The committee shall hold a regular meeting every three months. If the need arises to hold an extraordinary meeting, it must be at the invitation of the chairman of the committee.

5․ The committee may invite any government entity, and seek the assistance of whomever it deems appropriate from specialists and consultants, to attend its meetings without having the right to vote.

6․ The Board of Directors of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts shall establish the work rules of the committee and the mechanisms for issuing its decisions.

Third

The Ministry of Finance—in coordination with the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts—shall prepare the mechanisms, arrangements, and procedures necessary to enforce the provisions of article 11 of the law referred to in clause First of this decision.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5164 issued on 18 June 2026.

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The Schedule of the Amendments to the Tariff Category for Customs Codes

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Ministry of Finance: Decision 1447-88-10 Amending the Customs Tariffs Category to Protect and Encourage Local Agricultural Products

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The Minister of Finance,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority

based on the powers granted to him,

after perusal of Royal Decree D/39 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [10 December 2020], which stipulates in clause First that it is permitted by a decision of the Minister of Finance, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, to amend the customs tariffs category to protect and encourage national industries and local agricultural products, in accordance with the ceilings to which the Kingdom has committed in the World Trade Organization,

and after reviewing the request of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture regarding increasing customs tariffs for a number of goods for the purpose of protecting and encouraging local agricultural products.

hereby decides

First

The tariff category for customs items is hereby amended in accordance with the schedule attached to this decision, and in accordance with the ceilings to which the Kingdom has committed in the World Trade Organization.

Second

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication, and it must be communicated to whoever is required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority

Issued on: 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447
Corresponding to: 15 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5167 issued on 26 June 2026.

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The Saudi and Gulf Technical Regulations in the Field of Food, Feed, and Public Health Pesticides

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Saudi Food and Drug Authority: Decision 4/50 Approving a Number of Approved Saudi and Gulf Technical Regulations in the Field of Food, Feed, and Public Health Pesticides

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The Board of Directors of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority,

after perusal of article 3 of the law of the authority, which stipulates that the main purpose of the authority is to regulate food and drug control, by setting mandatory and non-mandatory standard specifications for food, medicines, and products that fall within its tasks,

after perusal of article 7(2) of the law of the authority, which authorizes the board of directors of the authority to approve the mandatory standard specifications for all products falling within the competences of the authority,

after perusal of the work carried out by the Ministerial Committee for Standardization Affairs of the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf at its ninth meeting to update 14 gulf food technical regulations,

after perusal of the adoption by the Technical Council of the Gulf Standardization Organization at its 61st and 62nd meetings of amendments and corrections to ten food technical regulations,

after perusal of the work carried out by the authority to prepare and update eight draft Saudi technical regulations for food, pesticides and feed, and a form for amending a Saudi technical regulation,

after perusal of Executive Committee Recommendation 6/R/34 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [17 May 2026] to submit to the board of directors for approving 33 technical regulations in the field of food, feed and public health pesticides,

and after perusal of the schedules of the technical regulations and the schedule of feedback received on them on the Istitlaa platform,

hereby decides

4.1 The following are hereby approved:

4.1.1 The Saudi Technical Regulation “Requirements for Food Products in Electronic Stores.”

4.1.2 The Saudi Technical Regulation “Meals for Children in Food Establishments That Provide Food to the Consumer Outside the Home.”

4.1.3 The Saudi Technical Regulation “Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues in Animal Feed.”

4.1.4 The Saudi Technical Regulation “Health Requirements for Establishments and Products of Animal Protein From Slaughterhouse By-products in Animal Feed.”

4.1.5 The Saudi Technical Regulation “Concentrations of Active Substances in the Composition of Public Health Pesticides.”

4.1.6 The Saudi Technical Regulation “Storage of Public Health Pesticides.”

4.1.7 The Saudi Technical Regulation “Transportation of Public Health Pesticides.”

4.1.8 The Saudi Technical Regulation “Safety Precautions When Using Public Health Pesticides.”

4.1.9 Amendment to the Saudi Technical Regulation “Bee Honey.”

4.1.10 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Haris, Groats, and Mufallaq,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.11 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Wheat Bran,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.12 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Barley Flour,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.13 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Soybean Seeds,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.14 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Biscuits,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.15 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Iced Coffee,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.16 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Quick-Frozen French Fries,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.17 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Infant Formulas, Follow-on Formulas for Older Infants, Young Child Products, and Formulas for Special Medical Use,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.18 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Kleicha,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.19 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Plant-Based and Strictly Plant-Based Alternatives to Meat Products and Products of Animal Origin,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.20 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Requirements for Food Advertising Directed at Children,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.21 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Baker’s Yeast and Inactive Dried Yeast,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.22 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Maximum Limits for Heavy Metal Residues in Food,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.23 The updated Gulf Technical Regulation “Additives Permitted for Use in Foodstuffs,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.24 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Instant Arabic Coffee,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.25 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Dried Grated Coconut,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.26 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Fresh Juices, Mixes, and Drinks Sold in Juice Shops, Restaurants, and Cafés,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.27 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Specification for Spreadable Fats and Fat Blends,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.28 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Mayonnaise,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.29 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Label — General Standard for the Label on Packaging of Feed Materials,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.30 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Ultra-High-Temperature-Treated Milk and Ultra-High-Temperature-Treated Flavored Milk (Long-Shelf-Life),” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.31 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Dairy and Dairy Products – Pasteurized Camel Milk,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.32 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Olive Oil, Olive-Pomace (Residue), and⁠Oil Prepared for Food,” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.1.33 Amendment and Correction to the Gulf Technical Regulation “Hot Red Pepper Paste (Harissa),” as a Saudi Technical Regulation.

4.2 These regulations hereby cancel any corresponding Saudi technical regulations or standard specifications.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 22 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447
Corresponding to: 8 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.