Saudi Arabia Allergen Disclosure Requirements for Menus

## SFDA Allergen Requirements The Saudi Food and Drug Authority requires food establishments to declare allergens present in menu items. This aligns with Codex Alimentarius standards and covers: 1. **Cereals containing gluten** (wheat, rye, barley, oats) 2. **Crustaceans** (shrimp, crab, lobster) 3. **Eggs** 4. **Fish** 5. **Peanuts** 6. **Soybeans** 7. **Milk and dairy** 8. **Tree nuts** (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios) 9. **Sesame seeds** 10. **Sulfites** (above 10 mg/kg) ## Display Requirements - Allergens must be clearly identified on the menu - Staff must be trained to answer allergen questions - Cross-contamination risks should be noted ## How Qaima Handles Allergens Qaima's item editor includes a dedicated allergen field with standardized tags. When a diner views the menu, allergen icons appear next to each item, and a filterable view can hide items containing specific allergens.