The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has mandated all restaurants to comply with a comprehensive nutritional transparency law, aligning with Vision 2030’s public health and food regulation goals. This law enforces detailed nutritional disclosure on menus to foster informed dietary choices and promote a healthier population.
Failure to comply may result in regulatory penalties, customer distrust, and reputational risk. This guide outlines the full scope of the law, what it means for your business, and how Tijarah360 POS ensures seamless compliance across all touchpoints.
Understanding the Nutritional Transparency Law in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) now requires restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and similar food establishments to disclose:
- Caloric content for every item on the menu.
- Macronutrient breakdown, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
- Sodium and sugar levels, especially in packaged or pre-prepared items.
- Caffeine content, particularly for beverages, desserts, and energy products.
- Allergen information, as part of customer safety and legal responsibility.
This applies to dine-in menus, delivery apps, printed receipts, digital kiosks, and QR-based ordering systems. Transparency must be consistent across all customer interfaces.
Legal Risks of Non-Compliance
Non-compliance may result in:
- Penalties and business fines
- Menu item removal orders
- License suspension for repeated violations
- Loss of public trust and negative brand reputation
Why Compliance Is an Opportunity for Your Restaurant
First and foremost, building brand trust starts with transparency. When customers have access to nutritional information, they feel more confident in their choices, which in turn increases the likelihood of repeat visits. Furthermore, it distinguishes your restaurant from competitors who are slower to comply.
In addition, staying audit-ready becomes much easier with standardized data and automated syncing. As a result, errors are minimized and the need for manual corrections is reduced. Instead of scrambling for last-minute adjustments, your team can focus on providing excellent service.
Moreover, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 demonstrates your commitment to public health and social responsibility. Consequently, your restaurant is viewed as modern, ethical, and forward-thinking—qualities that resonate strongly with today’s consumers.
How Tijarah360 Ensures Seamless Compliance
Tijarah360 is a next-gen point-of-sale and restaurant management system built specifically for the Saudi F&B sector. It includes nutritional transparency tools tailored to meet SFDA compliance with zero manual overhead.
Key Features of Tijarah360 for Nutritional Law Compliance:
- Nutrition Field Management: Add and update fields like calories, protein, carbs, sugar, sodium, caffeine, allergens.
- Multi-Platform Syncing: Real-time sync of nutritional data across POS, QR menus, delivery portals, and receipts.
- QR Code Integration: Enable customers to scan table menus and access detailed breakdowns per item instantly.
- POS-Based Staff View: Equip waitstaff with clear nutritional data while taking orders.
- ZATCA-Ready Integration: Combine nutritional data with digital invoicing and VAT-ready receipts.
What if we offer daily specials or seasonal items?
Tijarah360 allows dynamic updating of nutritional content in real time. Seasonal menus can be added or removed while maintaining compliance.
Do bakeries and cafés need to show caffeine and sugar levels?
Yes. Items like coffee drinks, cakes, and chocolate products must list caffeine and sugar content clearly.
Saudi Arabia’s nutritional transparency law is a critical step in transforming the restaurant sector toward health-conscious, transparent, and compliant operations.
Tijarah360 ensures your restaurant not only complies effortlessly but leverages this regulation to build brand loyalty, boost customer trust, and stand out in a competitive F&B market.
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