The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), according to a press release, is hosting the Regional Expert Joint Meeting on Nutrition Policies for the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). The meeting, held at the SFDA's headquarters in Riyadh from October 20 to 21, 2024, aims to enhance efforts to improve nutritional status in the region. The event has brought together international nutrition and economic policy experts, along with representatives from EMRO Member States.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) noted that fenugreek, scientifically known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, is highly nutritious. It can stimulate appetite and serve as a general health booster, aiding digestion. Additionally, fenugreek is known to help increase milk production in women after childbirth.

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Chief Executive Dr. Hisham bin Saad Aljadhey underscored the important role of the private sector in ensuring food safety.
Aljadhey's remarks came during a meeting today with chief executives of food companies in the Kingdom at the authority's headquarters in Riyadh as part of regular meetings held to enhance communication, transparency, partnership, and support investment in all its sectors.

The International Islamic Fiqh Academy and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has held a fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) symposium in Jeddah, to support halal legislation.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has unveiled a groundbreaking scientific innovation for detecting adulterated olive oil and determining the extent of contamination.

This development, in collaboration with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), comes amid growing concerns over olive oil fraud in the European Union, where record levels of counterfeit labeling have undermined consumer confidence.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is hosting the Codex Coordinating Committee for the Near East (CCNE) training program, with representatives from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) participating.
The event will take place at SFDA headquarters in Riyadh from September 10 to 12, 2024. The training program aims to enhance the active participation of CCNE member states in Codex activities and operations related to food standards, which are developed using scientific approaches and risk assessment to ensure food safety.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) participated in the Lomi Hasawi agriculture exhibition, which hosts officials, business leaders, investors, and farmers.
The exhibition is organized by the Al Ahsa Chamber and runs through Saturday.
During the exhibition, the SFDA will host a workshop focused on its regulatory oversight over facilities and products within its purview. The session will examine the intricacies of registration, licensing procedures, and quality-control methods governing these entities and products.

In a move to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission signed a memorandum of understanding today. The agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of information on food research, align with related projects and initiatives, and share data and statistics.
The signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of SFDA in Riyadh. The CEO of SFDA, Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, signed the MoU with the CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission, Mayada Badr.