Saudi Arabia Implements Sale of Livestock by Weight Starting June 26
The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture introduces new rules for the sale of live livestock in public markets.
Riyadh - The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced that starting on Thursday, Muharram 1, 1447 AH (June 26), new measures will be implemented to regulate the sale of live livestock by weight in public markets across the Kingdom.
This move is part of the government's efforts to ensure fair trade practices between producers and consumers while promoting environmental and economic sustainability, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
The ministry has established specific terms and conditions for the implementation of these sales.
The aim is to set standards that guarantee humane treatment of livestock during transport and sale.
These measures are expected to positively impact the country's livestock sector by fostering a culture of fairness and transparency in transactions, ultimately improving service quality within public markets.
The new rules pertain to both animals prepared for slaughter inside pens and those outside them.
When it comes to sales within pens, any transaction without the use of authorized scales for determining weight is prohibited.
Pen owners are required to provide scales, which must meet certain requirements, while sellers are mandated to adhere strictly to accuracy standards in weighing the livestock.
The scales are subject to regular maintenance and cleaning protocols to prevent disease spread among animals.
Additionally, sellers must ensure that the environment during weighing does not cause stress or harm to the animals.
They also have to maintain detailed records of all weight measurements, including date, type of animal, weight recorded, and any additional data specified by regulatory authorities.
The ministry emphasizes transparency in the weighing process, making it observable to both buyers and sellers.
Sellers are allowed to contest the results and request a reweighing if discrepancies are noticed.
Any attempt to tamper with scales or measurements is strictly prohibited and subject to legal consequences.
Inspectors from the ministry have the authority to suspend any scale from use until they verify its compliance with regulatory standards.
Inspectors are equipped with necessary tools and information, with training provided on the accurate operation of scales to ensure efficient and correct weighing practices.
For sales outside pens and within public benefit market yards, similar rules apply, mandating the use of approved scales for weight determination before any transaction can take place.
Market investors must provide a sufficient number of these scales in relation to the volume of livestock present in each market.
The scales have to be approved according to regulation requirements, with specialized employees on hand to conduct the weighing process.
The ministry also stipulates that importers of live livestock must adhere to additional conditions beyond health standards and obtaining import permits.
This further demonstrates a commitment to implementing mechanisms for selling livestock by weight, thereby reinforcing environmental sustainability efforts.
This move is part of the government's efforts to ensure fair trade practices between producers and consumers while promoting environmental and economic sustainability, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
The ministry has established specific terms and conditions for the implementation of these sales.
The aim is to set standards that guarantee humane treatment of livestock during transport and sale.
These measures are expected to positively impact the country's livestock sector by fostering a culture of fairness and transparency in transactions, ultimately improving service quality within public markets.
The new rules pertain to both animals prepared for slaughter inside pens and those outside them.
When it comes to sales within pens, any transaction without the use of authorized scales for determining weight is prohibited.
Pen owners are required to provide scales, which must meet certain requirements, while sellers are mandated to adhere strictly to accuracy standards in weighing the livestock.
The scales are subject to regular maintenance and cleaning protocols to prevent disease spread among animals.
Additionally, sellers must ensure that the environment during weighing does not cause stress or harm to the animals.
They also have to maintain detailed records of all weight measurements, including date, type of animal, weight recorded, and any additional data specified by regulatory authorities.
The ministry emphasizes transparency in the weighing process, making it observable to both buyers and sellers.
Sellers are allowed to contest the results and request a reweighing if discrepancies are noticed.
Any attempt to tamper with scales or measurements is strictly prohibited and subject to legal consequences.
Inspectors from the ministry have the authority to suspend any scale from use until they verify its compliance with regulatory standards.
Inspectors are equipped with necessary tools and information, with training provided on the accurate operation of scales to ensure efficient and correct weighing practices.
For sales outside pens and within public benefit market yards, similar rules apply, mandating the use of approved scales for weight determination before any transaction can take place.
Market investors must provide a sufficient number of these scales in relation to the volume of livestock present in each market.
The scales have to be approved according to regulation requirements, with specialized employees on hand to conduct the weighing process.
The ministry also stipulates that importers of live livestock must adhere to additional conditions beyond health standards and obtaining import permits.
This further demonstrates a commitment to implementing mechanisms for selling livestock by weight, thereby reinforcing environmental sustainability efforts.
