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SFDA Recommends Water-Rich Vegetables and Fruit to Prevent Dehydration in Summer

2024-07-23

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) stressed the importance of consuming water-rich vegetables and fruit such as lettuce and watermelon to avoid dehydration during the summer and to meet daily fluid needs. The SFDA explained that it is preferable to consume these foods whole rather than as juice to obtain a sufficient amount of fiber, which helps in maintaining blood sugar levels.

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SFDA Outlines Products Requiring Approval Before Advertising

2024-07-27

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has emphasized the importance of obtaining approval before advertising products under its supervision, to ensure their safety and protect public health.

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SFDA Reports Growth in Registration and Licensing During Q1 2024

2024-07-28

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) confirmed the growth in registration and licensing outcomes during the first quarter of 2024, attributing this progress to the support and empowerment provided by the SFDA to investors in the sectors under its supervision.

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SFDA CEO Participates in the “Role of Innovation and Biotechnology in Food Safety” Session at the Shenzhen Food Safety Forum in China

2024-11-05

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, led the SFDA delegation at the 8th Shenzhen Food Safety Forum today. The forum is taking place from November 5th to 6th, 2024, in Shenzhen, China.

The forum, organized by the Shenzhen Institute of Standards and Technology, was inaugurated by Cai Yingquan, Director-General of Market Regulation Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality.

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CEO of SFDA Visits Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control and Several Biotechnology and Medical Device Entities

2024-11-04

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, met on Monday with Mr. Wang Bing, the Director of the Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control (SZIDC), at the SZIDC headquarters in Shenzhen, China.

The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation through joint research projects, knowledge sharing, and best practices.

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‬ The SFDA CEO Reviews the Manufacturing Technologies of Biological and Genetic Medicines in China

2024-11-03

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, was briefed yesterday, Saturday, on advanced manufacturing technologies for biological and genetic medicines at a specialized factory in Tianjin, China. These techniques are considered modern innovations in the medical field, aimed at providing treatments for many incurable diseases.

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The SFDA CEO Meets with Chinese Companies to Discuss Investment Opportunities in Saudi Arabia

2024-11-01

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, met with several companies in the food, pharmaceutical, and medical product industries. H.E. Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to China; Mr. Wang Maochun, Vice President of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE); and Ms. Li Xiangying, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), attended the meeting.

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CEO of SFDA Meets with Chinese Officials in Beijing to Enhance Cooperation

2024-10-31

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, led the SFDA delegation on an official visit to the People's Republic of China to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and to participate in the 8th Shenzhen Food Safety Forum.

Dr. Aljadhey visited several counterpart authorities today, accompanied by H.E. Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to China.

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SFDA Organizes Fourth Research Day Event

2024-10-27

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) hosted the 2024 Research Day event today, marking its fourth edition. The event took place at the SFDA headquarters in Riyadh and was attended by the Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, along with several officials. This initiative aligns with SFDA's strategic plan to foster a research-driven, innovative, and robust regulatory environment, establishing itself as a preeminent global authority dedicated to promoting and protecting public health through scientific principles.

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The SFDA of CEO Launches Initiative to Develop Diagnostic Lab Equipment and 3D Printing in Hospitals

2024-10-23

H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), launched an initiative today, Wednesday, aimed at developing diagnostic laboratory equipment and advancing 3D printing in hospitals. The launch was made at the SFDA’s pavilion participating in the Global Health Exhibition 2024 in Riyadh, which concludes today.

 

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