Poultry products from China are considered high-risk foods, requiring mandatory establishment registration and approval by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Qatar, before they can enter the Qatar market.
Key import requirements for Qatar
- Watheq registration or re‑registration required before importation
- Third‑party technical report mandatory for product approval
- Establishment & slaughterhouse verification, including Halal compliance
- Laboratory testing at ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories
- Product compliance & inspection history review
Process flow
- Application
- SGS review and assessment
- Establishment verification by the auditor
- Audit report submission to MOPH for approval
Importance of establishment verification
- The manufacturing establishment is officially approved and registered
- Food safety management systems are properly implemented
- Production processes comply with Qatar regulations
- Products originate from eligible, traceable and fully compliant facilities
Why choose us?
- MoPH–FD approved certification body for Qatar food scheme
- Global presence with strong international network
- Trusted, independent and reliable reporting
- End-to-end certification and compliance support
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