SFDA CEO Conducts a Field Visit to Assess Preparations for the Holy Month of Ramadan in Makkah Region

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, conducted a field visit to inspect the readiness of the Authority's monitoring system at food factories and warehouses in Makkah region to ensure food safety standards are met in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan.

Dr. Aljadhey accompanied the inspection teams to several food factories and warehouses, and a number of non-compliant establishments were closed. The SFDA highlighted that strict legal action is underway, emphasizing that violations of the Food Law and its Implementing Regulations can result in fines up to 10 million riyals, suspension of operations, or imprisonment.

Field efforts included intensifying oversight of production lines in food factories, verifying facilities' compliance with storage requirements in warehouses under the SFDA’s supervision, and ensuring the safety of operational practices before products reach the market.

Dr. Aljadhey stressed that the SFDA holds a zero-tolerance policy toward food safety violations, from the factories and warehouses to the point of market entry, asserting that monitoring efforts will continue relentlessly throughout the Kingdom.

The SFDA is intensifying nationwide monitoring in cooperation with relevant government authorities to ensure the quality, safety, and nutritional and food data accuracy of high-demand products during the holy month, as well as their compliance with approved health standards. This comprehensive oversight verifies strict adherence to manufacturing, storage, and traceability standards, guaranteeing that only compliant products reach the market.

The SFDA reaffirms its commitment to conducting continuous inspections to verify that food establishments adhere to health requirements. By monitoring safety throughout the production and storage stages, the Authority ensures consumer protection.