SFDA: The SFDA Confirms its Preparedness to Ensure Products Safety Throughout the 2025 Hajj Season

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the readiness of its personnel for the 2025 Hajj season (1446 AH), dedicated to ensuring the safety of food, medicine, and medical devices supplied to pilgrims, aligning with a comprehensive plan developed by the Authority for this occasion.

This undertaking reflects the unwavering commitment of the wise leadership to serve pilgrims and dedicate all resources to their comfort and well-being, upholding the tradition established by the leaders of our blessed nation.

The SFDA actively participates in the oversight and inspection of products within its jurisdiction at the air, land, and sea entry points. Furthermore, it monitors food and pharmaceutical establishments and medical sites situated within the Makkah Al Mukarramah and Al Madinah Al Munawwarah areas, alongside seasonal healthcare facilities associated with the Pilgrims' Affairs Offices, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

Specifically, the Authority monitors products arriving via air cargo from the Pilgrims' Affairs Offices at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina. The SFDA's initiatives during the Hajj season encompass conducting on-site assessments and delivering educational workshops for staff in approved food preparation kitchens. These efforts aim to ensure adherence to health standards and the provision of safe meals to pilgrims, in partnership with the municipalities of the Holy Makkah and Medina.

Additionally, the SFDA disseminates multilingual awareness messages and informational programs to pilgrims concerning food and drug safety. This proactive preparation underscores its commitment to delivering optimal regulatory services, fostering robust collaboration with government bodies to ensure a successful Hajj season, and reinforcing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s prominent role in crowd management.