The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the imminent implementation of new food technical regulations. These regulations are designed to enhance food transparency and provide consumers with comprehensive information when dining out, empowering them to make informed nutritional decisions.
Preventing Food-Contamination: The Saudi FDA’s Role in Ensuring Food Safety
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is committed to protecting consumer health by ensuring that food consumed and sold in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is safe and free from harmful contaminations.
Operating around the clock, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), through its Hajj Operations Center, serves as a central point of contact to support field teams and ensure quick responses to reports throughout the Hajj season. This dedication aligns with the Authority's commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims, reflecting the generous care extended by our wise leadership towards the pilgrims and their unwavering concern for their comfort and well-being.
As part of the Authority's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims, H.E. Prof. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), conducted a field visit to the SFDA office in Makkah. The visit aimed to assess the implementation of operational plans for the 2025 Hajj season and confirm the readiness of services provided by the Authority to support a safe and healthy pilgrimage.
As part of its comprehensive preparations for the Hajj season 2025, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has intensified its proactive inspection efforts, conducting over 1,329 field visits to food, pharmaceutical, and medical device warehouses in the Makkah and Madinah regions. This aligns with the remarkable compliance rates observed in facilities storing food and medicine, a direct result of ongoing inspections and awareness-raising efforts that have reinforced their commitment to the requirements.
As part of its early and comprehensive preparations for the Hajj season 2025, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched a series of field inspection tours across key locations and facilities. The purpose is to assess the state of readiness of the inspection teams and to monitor the implementation of approved plans, with the aim of protecting the health and safety of pilgrims by ensuring the highest standards of food, drug, and medical product safety.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned against three types of bacteria that may cause food poisoning and negatively affect consumer health. This initiative aligns with the SFDA's ongoing efforts to enhance public awareness concerning the adoption of proper health practices to prevent such illnesses.
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) held a workshop titled “Responsibilities and Role of Food Safety Officers in Promoting Internal Self-Monitoring within Food Establishments.” The workshop was inaugurated by the CEO of the SFDA, His Excellency Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, and attended by a number of specialists and representatives from food establishments.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is actively preparing for the upcoming Hajj season. As part of these preparations, the SFDA has already carried out over 300 field inspection visits to food factories operating in the Makkah and Al Madinah regions.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is continuously advancing its regulatory framework and boosting its operational effectiveness. This aligns with the Health Sector Transformation Program, a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030.
During the Hajj season, the SFDA intensifies its focus on employing technologies to protect pilgrim health and safety by providing top-tier quality control and regulatory services that meet the highest standards.
