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The SFDA CEO Meets with the EU Health and Food Safety Director-General in Brussels

2025-02-19

As part of the SFDA ongoing efforts to enhance global partnerships and ensure the highest standards of food and drug safety, H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), met today with H.E. Ms. Sandra Gallina, Director-General for Health and Food Safety for the European Commission, at the Commission’s headquarters in Brussels. The meeting was also attended by H.E. Ms. Haifa Al Jedaie, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the European Union. 

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Roundtable Connects SFDA with EU Officials and Business Leaders in Brussels

2025-02-18

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey today opened a roundtable meeting in Brussels, bringing together key European officials and business leaders. Participants included representatives from the European Commission's Directorates-General for Health and Food Safety, Agriculture and Rural Development, and Trade, along with members of relevant European Council working groups and CEOs of leading European companies operating in sectors aligned with the SFDA's remit.

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 SFDA CEO Strengthens Saudi-EU Trade and Regulatory Cooperation in High-Level Brussels Meetings

2025-02-17

In a major step toward advancing Saudi-European trade and regulatory collaboration, H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), held high-level meetings today with H.E. Luigi Di Maio, European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Gulf Region, and Dr. Sabine Weyand, Director General of the EU Directorate-General for Trade. Saudi Ambassador to the EU, Ms. Haifa Al Jedaie, was also present, reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to deepening economic and regulatory ties with the EU.

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Investor Journey Guide for Obtaining a License to Operate Food and Feed Manufacturers and Warehouses

2024-11-25
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SFDA CEO Leads the Kingdom's Delegation at the 9th GCC Ministerial Committee for Food Safety Meeting

2025-02-06

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, led the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's delegation at the Ninth Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Committee for Food Safety, held today in the State of Kuwait. The meeting was chaired by the Kuwaiti Minister of Health and Chairman of the current session, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Abdul Wahab Al-Awadhi, and attended by the Secretary-General of the GCC, H.E. Mr. H.E. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi.

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CEO of SFDA Discusses “Regulatory Pathways: Balancing Innovation and Safety” at the Global Healthspan Summit 2025

2025-02-04

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, contributed his insights to a prominent panel discussion on “Regulatory Pathways: Balancing Innovation and Safety” at the Global Healthspan Summit 2025 in Riyadh on Tuesday. The session centered on the pivotal role of regulatory frameworks in fostering innovation while ensuring public safety, particularly in efforts to extend healthy lifespans.

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SFDA Issues Warning Against Arrowhead Roast Beef Due to Listeria Contamination

2025-01-28

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a warning against Arrowhead brand roast beef due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The affected product originates from the United Arab Emirates and is packaged in 2-3 kg packages bearing the following information: production date 02/12/2024, expiration date 01/04/2025, and batch number B09M24NW.

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Guide to conditions and requirements for clearing Food, MD and Cosmetics for exhibitions, conferences and seasons

2023-04-30
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2022-02-06
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CEO of the SFDA Inspects Jeddah Facilities and Engages with Service Beneficiaries

2025-01-14

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, conducted an inspection visit to several facilities in Jeddah, including the Authority's branch office in the Western Region. This visit aimed to monitor operational progress and ensure the effectiveness of services to safeguard product safety. It is part of a series of routine tours across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enhance oversight of products under the SFDA's jurisdiction.

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