Pakistan: Pakistan’s New Labeling Requirements

On February 19, 2019, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) issued a statutory regulatory order (i.e., SRO) concerning labeling of food products. The SRO requires the following label information: 1) a minimum 66 percent shelf life at the time of clearance of goods, 2) labeling of nutritional values and usage instructions in Urdu and English language and 3) the accreditation authority of the country that validated the Halal Certificate or Halal Certificate issuing authority needs to be a member of either IHAF or SMIIC. These rules are in effect on February 19, 2019. FAS Islamabad is exchanging information with Pakistani industry representatives and other stakeholders, as well as discussing the measure with the MOC, in order to minimize any trade disruptions and to support their consumer education efforts.

Pakistan: Pakistan’s New Labeling Requirements