Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) joins Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S), which aims at harmonizing inspection procedures worldwide, facilitating cooperation and networking between pertinent authorities, and regional and international organizations. SFDA's acceded to PIC/S after having fulfilled all the requirements and standards required for membership and gained the approval of member states during the PIC/S meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 11-12, 2023. Saudi Arabia became the first Arab country to be admitted to PIC/S.