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SFDA: Food allergy treatment is to avoid ingredients that cause it

2022-03-18

According to international statistics, a person visits emergency every three minutes due to food allergy, and one of the national studies conducted by the National Nutrition Committee at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA, in cooperation with Taibah University, indicates that 21% of the population of the Kingdom suffers from food allergy, and symptoms range from mild to severe, which may lead to death.

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SFDA Experience in Leading Coordinating Committee for the Near East Countries in CODEX Reviewed

2022-03-14

The Regional Coordinator for the Near East Countries in Codex Alimentarius Commission (CODEX), Khaled Al-Zahrani, reviewed the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) experience in leading the region to enhance the participation of its countries at the level of Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex).

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Baby Milk

Warning Date
    2022-02-21
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Manufacture Company

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Advices to Consumer

SFDA Warns Against 3 Baby Milk Powder Products Due to Possibility of Contamination with Bacteria

2022-02-21

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned against three baby milk powder products produced by one of the facilities of Abbot” company in the United States of America, which are (ELECARE JR), (ELECARE) and (SIMILAC HUMAN MILK FORTIFIER), due to the possibility of contamination with Cronobacter bacteria and Salmonella bacteria.

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Export Form for Non-Sale Food Products

2021-12-15
Export Form for Non-Sale Food Products
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Extension of the Deadline to comply with SFDA.FD 5012 “Labelling of Nectar and Fruit Beverages

Extension of the Deadline to comply with SFDA.FD 5012 “Labelling of Nectar and Fruit Beverages
Publication Date
Applying Date
2021-11-29

Evaluation Questionnaire of Competent Authorities

2021-11-22
Evaluation Questionnaire of Competent Authorities
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Rules and regulations to importing meat

2020-03-31
Rules and regulations to importing meat
Requirement
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A Guide to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Registration and Licensing

2020-07-16
A Guide to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Registration and Licensing
Guide
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Request application for Issuing Free Sale Certificate for food products

2020-01-01
Request application for Issuing Free Sale Certificate for food products
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Food Labeling Nutrition Calculator

This calculates the nutritional data of a food product which helps food manufacturers to easily place it on the product nutritional label.

Service steps

How to use the service:

  1. Visit the link: https://sfda.gov.sa/ar/foodlabeling-calculator
  2. Fill in the required fields marked with an *
  3. Click on "Calculate" to view the nutritional label.

Conditions

None

Service requirements

Frequently asked questions

How can I benefit from the service ?

- you can benefit from this service by accessing the link provided.

Target audience

Private Sector

Service execution time

Immediate

Service delivery channels

Digital Platform

Category

Cost

None

Call center

19999

Service guide

User's guide

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