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Documents typically required for meat exports to the GCC
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Documents typically required for meat exports to the GCC

A checklist to prepare before the first container is booked.

  • Veterinary health certificate in the importing country's model, issued by the competent authority.
  • Halal slaughter certificate from a body recognised by the importing country.
  • Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list, often legalised.
  • Labels in Arabic (and usually English) with production and expiry dates per GCC labelling standards.
  • Requirements change; always confirm the current list with the importer and destination authority.

General information, not professional advice. Confirm with the relevant authority or adviser.