The Ministry of Municipal Corporation and Housing of Saudi Arabia has updated the regulatory structure for the central kitchen, compulsory the appointment of a certified food safety expert within each central kitchen facility. These enhanced rules aim to promote food security, operational efficiency and investment attraction in the state’s food sector.TL; Dr:
- Saudi Arabia made a certified Food Safety Specialist mandatory a certified food safety specialist to increase food safety and hygiene standards during operations in all central kitchens.
- Update rules require the installation of monitoring cameras, electronic payment systems and appropriate activist facilities such as toilets and changing rooms.
- Licensing prejudices now include Saudi building code, minimum facility size, adequate parking and strict site selection with regular inspection to ensure compliance.
Revised regulatory requirements
The update rules of the ministry introduce extensive operations, technical and safety standards to the central kitchen. A certified food safety specialist, who is responsible for the maintenance of strict adherence for hygiene and safety protocols, should now be permanently part of the kitchen staff. Monitoring cameras are made mandatory for monitoring all work areas to ensure transparency and accountability.The central kitchen should integrate reliable electronic payment systems and provide facilities of adequate workers including toilets, rest areas and changing rooms. The layout should facilitate the activist movement, reducing contamination risks. Rules require advanced technical control of ventilation, cooling and water drainage systems to suit food safety requirements.Licensing pre -expectations are more stringent, strict site selection within approved areas and in compliance with Saudi building code standards. Investors should ensure that kitchen staff and logistics are located in specified areas with adequate parking provisions for support.
Emphasis on compliance and investment growth
The Ministry encourages all food installation owners and investors to carefully study the new guidelines, accessible, readiness and strict compliance on their official platforms. This policy shift is strategic to increase Saudi Arabia’s food industry standards, promoting a safe food environment and more attractive market for investors.Certified food safety experts and Saudi Arabia’s mandate for comprehensive regulatory upgradation indicates a strong commitment to food security, quality and permanent development in the food service sector. These rules will be followed by consumer trust, operational excellence and lined economic development with national objectives.
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Q. What is the new certification requirement FOr central kitchen in Saudi Arabia?All central kitchens should be a certified food safety specialist overseeing food security compliance.Q. What are other facilities updating by updated rules?Establishment of monitoring cameras, reliable electronic payment systems, and dedicated activist facilities such as toilets and changing rooms are required.Q. Which operating standards should be met in the central kitchen?The kitchen should have advanced ventilation, cooling and water drainage system and periodic hygiene inspection to prevent contamination.Q. What is the purpose of these updated rules?The aim of the new rules is to increase food safety standards, improve operational efficiency and make the food sector more attractive for investors.
