The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) seized 571 unlicensed facilities engaged in the manufacture and storage of food, medicines, and medical devices in the regions of Makkah and Madinah, referring the violating establishments to the competent authorities for legal action.

The SFDA explained that it conducted 3,676 inspection visits to the facilities under its supervision during intensive supervisory tours as part of its role during the Hajj season, ensuring the safety of food, medicines, and medical products.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) detected 187 violating facilities and 277 types of products during 1,959 monitoring and inspection tours conducted across all regions of the Kingdom in May 2024.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has levied a fine of 500,000 SAR on a facility in the Qassim region for manipulating data related to a type of fish that is banned from importation into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), has been elected to the position of Vice-Chair of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CODEX). The voting and election took place on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, during the 47th session of the annual CODEX CAC47 meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, participated in the launch of the 47th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CODEX), held today in Geneva, Switzerland. The event was attended by several leaders of regulatory organizations from CODEX member states, as well as representatives of international organizations.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) stressed on the importance of providing healthy nutrients in school lunch bags for students due to their significant role in improving performance, increasing concentration, and supplying the body with energy. This can help reduce feelings of fatigue and hunger during the school day.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is participating in an awareness pavilion at the 16th International Honey Festival, currently being held in Baljurashi Governorate in the Al-Baha region, which will continue until Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), according to a press release, is hosting the Regional Expert Joint Meeting on Nutrition Policies for the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). The meeting, held at the SFDA's headquarters in Riyadh from October 20 to 21, 2024, aims to enhance efforts to improve nutritional status in the region. The event has brought together international nutrition and economic policy experts, along with representatives from EMRO Member States.