Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) stated that the rumor that multi-flavored fruit beverages in the form of "powder" contain some dangerous ingredients, such as calcium phosphate, which breaks down bones, is untrue.
The SFDA emphasized that all ingredients used in the making of any food item are tested for safety and that no ingredient with a detrimental effect on health may be included.
The delegation of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority(SFDA) headed by His Excellency the CEO, Dr. Hisham bin Saad Aljadhey, visited Today, Thursday, Backweston Laboratory concerned with analytical chemistry, and Devenish Group specialized in developing sustainable food solutions based on science for the food and feed industries. This was on the sidelines of the delegation’s official visit to the Republic of Ireland to attend the 4th Meeting of International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF).
His Excellency the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority(SFDA), Dr. Hisham bin Saad Aljadhey, today, Wednesday, headed the SFDA’s delegation participating in the 4th Annual Meeting of International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF) hosted by the Republic of Ireland, represented by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), under the title "Crisis Preparedness and incident management in an increasingly complex global food system”
His Excellency the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Dr. Hisham bin Saad Aljadhey held today, Tuesday a number of meetings with similar regulatory authorities, on the sidelines of its official visit to the Republic of Ireland to attend the 4th Meeting of International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF).
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), in cooperation with the Digital Government Authority (DGA), has conducted a Proof of Concept (POC) study to explore the use of blockchain technology in government entities' efforts to adopt innovative solutions that would improve digital transformation and elevate the digital economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) pointed out that soup, which is a high source of proteins, vitamins, and dietary fiber, is one of the important foods served throughout Ramadan.
The SFDA recommended making soup at home with natural ingredients such oats, lentils, groats, fresh vegetables, and meat and seasoning it with thyme, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and lemon rather than using artificial powders.
To avoid symptoms linked to excessive caffeine consumption, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) encouraged consumers to moderate their coffee consumption after Iftar.
The SFDA stated that excessive coffee consumption during Iftar is likely to be harmful to the health of the fasting person. For a healthy adult, the recommended daily caffeine intake is no more than 400 mg, or about 15 cups of Saudi coffee with a capacity of 50 ml, while pregnant women are advised to consume no more than 300 mg daily.
Before eating dates, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) advised washing them thoroughly with running water to remove any pesticide and chemical residues. Additionally, it warned against washing multiple times with wastewater.
