H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Kanhal, CEO of SFDA, sponsored Tuesday,13 Moharram 1434H (27 Nov. 2012) Fake Drugs Seminar, organized by the Medical Commission of the Chamber of Commerce in Riyadh. The purpose of the seminar was to focus on several issues related to this type of activity and its impact on the health and national economy.
SFDA received a delegation of the teaching staff and students of the faculty of medicine, dentistry and applied medical sciences from Prince Sulman University, Al Kharj, at SFDA Head Office on Sunday 26/12/1433H, in view of support, activation of cooperation and joint-works between the two parties.
SFDA exhibition stand was launched in the World Fare of Medicine “MEDICA 2012”, Dusseldorf, Germany, during the period 14-17 November, 2012. The exhibition was visited by huge number of visitors, both in quantity and quality, who were able to stand closely on the advanced and easy services offered by SFDA to manufacturers and importers and its electronic services and systems. Several flyers were delivered to introduce SFDA in general and Medical Devices & Products Sector in particular.
SFDA, represented by its Executive Department for Feed and in coordination with the Executive Department for Communication & Awareness of Drug Sector, organized a workshop entitled: “ Licensing of non-pharmaceutical Feed Additives Organizations & Registration of its Products” on Tuesday 6/8/1433h ( 26/6/2012) at the main lecture room at SFDA Head Office, Riyadh.
Under the auspice of H.E. Chief Executive Officer of SFDA, Drug Sector will hold an open meeting with Drug Companies and interested parties in this field. The meeting will be held on Moharram 4, 1434H (November 18, 2012) from 08:00 AM to 12:40 Noon at Riyadh Marriot Hotel, Makarem Hall. The meeting comes in line with SFDA’s policy of periodical communication with its partners such as drug companies and agents; and in activation of its transparency policy adopted by SFDA in its Business.
The activities of the 17th. Asian Harmonization Work Group (AHWG)Conference & Meeting- China (Taipi) were concluded. AHWG includes 23 member states from East Asia, Arab Countries, Africa and South America. The conference was held in period 2-6 November 2012and was chaired by H.E. Dr. Saleh bin Sulaiman Al Tayar, SFDA Vice President for Medical Devices & Products Sector, KSA.
Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) received new guidelines from US FDA advising the importance of renewing the registration of local & foreign food organizations in FDA by virtue of the new food safety law, The new law covers food manufacturing, processing and canning organizations for both human and animal foods. Initial registration or registration update does not require payment of any fee, and registration will be available during the period October 1- December 31, once every two years.
SFDA Concluded an agreement with Michigan University for cooperation in the Field of Food Safety Control. SFDA was represented in this agreement by H.E. Dr. Ibrahim bin Saad Al Mehaizie, VP for Food Sector, while Dr. G. I. Grey, Deputy Chairman for Research & Post Graduate Studies, represented Michigan University.
H.E. The Chief Executive Officer of SFDA, Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Kanhal visited SFDA Branch Office in Dammam, East Region, where he reviewed the work flow, progress and mechanism and the level of inspection work at the Branch.
Saudi Food & Drugs Authority organized “Eid Al Adha” reception party at its Head Office, Saturday 18/12/1433H. The Reception party was attended by H.E. CEO of the Saudi Food & Drug Authority Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Kanhal and a number of SFDA VPs, Senior Staff and employees. The attendees exchanged Eid greetings and socialized during this event wishing this country continuous pride, welfare, dignity and prosperity while wishing the same for Arab and Islamic World.
