non-alcoholic carbonated beverages arabic 7 pages english 7pages this draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the gulf standard gso non-alcoholic carbonated beverages under clauses 7.1 amp 8 packaging amp labelling as mandatory requirements. 1. it specifies that the product should be without prejudice to the following provisions of gso standard - gso 839 general regulations for food containers. - gso 1024 non-returnable glass bottles for carbonated beverages. - gso 1793the two pieces aluminum round cans used for canning food beverages amp stuff . 2. the product shall be packaged in containers which will safeguard the hygienic quality. 3. the edges of the glass container nozzle shall have a continuous smooth surface. the crowns shall be new free from rust and lined with cork or plastic discs to prevent gas leakage and disintegration. 4. containers made of material other than glass shall comply with - gso 1793 the two pieces aluminum round cans used for canning food beverages amp stuff . it also describes following label requirements such as 1. the labeling should be without prejudice to the provisions of gulf standard gso 9 labeling of prepackaged foods . 2. labeling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be in written in arabic and any other language. all the information provided in another language shall be identical with those written in arabic. 3. the following shall be declared on the label of the product packer or producer name or its trade mark shall be clearly shown on the outer surface of the glass containers. the name of the non-alcoholic beverage or its trade mark or both shall be clearly shown on the glass container in a way it cannot be removed during trading. if the non-alcoholic beverage contains caffeine - it shall be mentioned as contents. - the concentration of caffeine shall be written in the table of nutritional information. - if the concentration of caffeine exceeds 150 mg l it shall be clearly stated under the name of the product the warning high caffeine and not suitable for patients with heart disease high pressure pregnant women children and athletes during exercises . production date and shelf life or expiry date. concentration of artificial sweeteners if used with its cautions and notifications.