Saudi Arabia: allergens
What your kitchen must tell customers about allergens.
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“Law” is a binding rule. “Official guidance” is not law, but inspectors expect it. “Chef Hygiene default” is a value the app checks against where no rule gives a number.
- LawThe 14 allergens of every item, given in the menu, on a board or a product ticket, or by trained staff; allergen foods labelled and stored apart; labels and boards in Arabic, with any other language beside it (the Restaurant Requirements 5.5.15).
Official sources
- MoMAH: Restaurant Requirements 1446H (English copy on Balady; the Arabic prevails)
- MoMAH: Restaurant Requirements 1446H (Arabic)
- MoMAH: regulations and requirements by kind of business
- MoMAH: food violations table 1447H
- MoMAH: Health Certificate Requirements Guide 1446H
- MoMAH: food poisoning penalty table (2026)
- MoMAH: Home Delivery Requirements 1446H
- Food Law (Royal Decree M/1, 1436H), English translation (MISA)
- Balady: municipal services and health certificates
This page is general information, not legal advice. Check with your local authority.