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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provided additional replies to questions regarding its economic policies, foreign trade, and internal policies affecting foreign trade in goods. The replies addressed topics such as petroleum pricing, economic diversification, and technical barriers to trade, including food standards and shelf life. Saudi Arabia clarified that its discount on minimum export price is for accounting purposes and not a rebate, and that its production is intended for both local industries and export markets. The country also explained its approach to determining shelf life for food products, relying on scientific studies and considering factors such as climate and infrastructure. Saudi Arabia assured that its shelf life regulations are not more restrictive than necessary and that it considers manufacturer-determined shelf life where applicable. The country also outlined its administrative arrangements and evaluation process for accepting SPS measures applied by other countries. Additionally, Saudi Arabia explained how the appearance of a date on a food package can prevent the risk of food contamination and ensure quality, and provided information on its methods for ensuring quality and addressing non-fulfillment of shelf life dates.