The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) detected approximately 225 violating facilities and 541 products during 1,387 inspection tours conducted across all regions of the Kingdom in June 2024.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the ability to issue certificates of conformity for shipments from the country of origin through the "Faseh Cosmetic Products in the Electronic Clearance (FASEH) System." This initiative aims to enhance the importers' experience by automating the appointment of approved companies and enabling electronic submission of clearance requests, thus expediting the procedures for clearing cosmetic product shipments.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has seized approximately 5 tons of expired poultry with manipulated expiration dates, along with poultry and meat of unknown origin, from a warehouse in Riyadh. These products were intended for sale and distribution through food stores and markets.
During routine inspection tours, SFDA inspectors discovered the infringing foodstuffs, as well as tools and labels used to alter expiration dates.
His Excellency the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Prof. Hisham S. Aljadhey, visited several food factories and facilities in the Makkah region.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), hosted the third meeting of the Heads of National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States today, December 17-18, in Riyadh. The two-day event focused on the theme "Advancing Medicine Regulation and R&D Ecosystems: Pathways to Regulatory Maturity."
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has obtained the National Enterprise Architecture Accreditation Certificate from the Saudi Digital Government Authority. This achievement was presented during the Digital Government Forum 2024, held on the sidelines of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh from December 15 to 19, 2024. The event was attended by numerous high-ranking ministers, officials, and excellencies, featuring broad participation from government agencies and local and international digital government experts.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) organized a workshop titled “Regulatory Considerations for Modified Immune Cells and Their Localization” at its headquarters in Riyadh. The workshop was attended by representatives from several government agencies, specialized medical and research centers, as well as related companies.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority Academy (SFDA) organized a workshop at its headquarters in Riyadh titled "Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice and Regulations for Clinical Studies in Saudi Arabia." The workshop was attended by several researchers, healthcare practitioners, and individuals interested in research.
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 the importance of consuming water-rich vegetables and fruit such as lettuce and watermelon to avoid dehydration during the summer and to meet daily fluid needs. The SFDA explained that it is preferable to consume these foods whole rather than as juice to obtain a sufficient amount of fiber, which helps in maintaining blood sugar levels.
