DAFREC: Dutch–Arab Food Regulatory AND Export Consultancy

About DAFREC: Dutch–Arab Food Regulatory AND Export Consultancy

DAFREC helps Dutch and EU food manufacturers achieve fast, reliable access to GCC markes. We turn complex halal, Arabic labeling, and SFDA/SABER requirements into clear, auditable workflows—so products reach consumers compliant the first time, without rework or delays.

Mission Make GCC food compliance accessible and practical for European producers—enabling faster approvals, fewer errors, and stronger trade between Europe and the Gulf.

Services • Halal Certification Support — End-to-end preparation with bodies recognized across all six GCC countries. • Arabic Labeling & Documentation — Bilingual (AR/EN) labels and dossiers to GSO 9:2022, led by a native Arabic-speaking food scientist. • SFDA & SABER Navigation (KSA) — HS classification, GHAD setup, document packs, submissions, and importer liaison. • Food Safety & Compliance Systems — Integrating halal controls into ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS with auditor-ready documentation.

Industries Dairy • Meat & Poultry • Bakery & Snacks • Beverages • Confectionery • Ingredients & Flavors • Functional Foods • Infant Nutrition.

Leadership Dr Mostafa Zahir, Founder & Principal Consultant — PhD, Wageningen University & Research; 10+ years in food safety, quality systems, and international standards; combines scientific rigor with GCC regulatory fluency.

📍 Based in Nijmegen, Netherlands 🌐 Learn more: www.dafrec.com 📧 info@dafrec.nl

Keywords

• Arabic Labeling & Documentation
• Food Regulatory Compliance
• Gcc Market Entry
• Gso 9:2022 Compliance
• Halal Certification Preparation Support
• Hs Classification
• Importer Liaison (Gcc Countries)
• Iso 22000 / Fssc 22000 / Brcgs;
• Sfda & Saber Navigation (Ksa)

Team by function

Based on 1 public job profiles as of 19 September 2026.

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