King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has unveiled a groundbreaking scientific innovation for detecting adulterated olive oil and determining the extent of contamination.

This development, in collaboration with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), comes amid growing concerns over olive oil fraud in the European Union, where record levels of counterfeit labeling have undermined consumer confidence.

he training program for members of the Coordinating Committee for Near East (CCNE) countries of the Codex Alimentarius has concluded in Riyadh. Organized by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) at its headquarters under the theme "From Knowledge to Action: Empowering the Region for Codex Compliance," the program included participation from representatives of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), member states from the region, and the Codex Secretariat.

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Chief Executive Dr. Hisham Aljadhey participated in the inaugural session of the Arab Health Organizations Conference and Forum, along with an accompanying exhibition. The event began yesterday in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, attended by various officials and leaders from health organizations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and other Arab nations.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Dr Hisham bin Saad Al-Jadhey, affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Biotechnology Strategy places the Kingdom on track to become a global leader in biomanufacturing and medical innovation. The strategy prioritizes critical areas such as vaccines, biolocalization, genomics, and plant improvement.

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Chief Executive Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey today opened in Riyadh the Codex Coordinating Committee for the Near East (CCNE) training program, titled "From Knowledge to Action: Empowering the Region for Codex Compliance." Representatives of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Secretariat of the Codex Alimentarius Commission participated in the event.

In the sixth edition of the "Crown Prince Camel Festival" hosted by the city of Taif, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) will organize a workshop on the safety of feed and veterinary medicines tomorrow, Monday, in cooperation with the Saudi Camel Federation.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, opened a workshop today at the SFDA headquarters in Riyadh, focusing on strengthening partnerships with specialized medical associations. The workshop, held on Monday, was attended by the presidents and members of these associations.

In a move to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission signed a memorandum of understanding today. The agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of information on food research, align with related projects and initiatives, and share data and statistics.
The signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of SFDA in Riyadh. The CEO of SFDA, Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, signed the MoU with the CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission, Mayada Badr.