The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on the management of veterinary medicinal products. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration and facilitate the exchange of information and expertise between the two parties.

The signing took place in Paris, France, during the official visit of H.E. Mr. Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel, the Minister of Health of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the SFDA Board of Directors.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) hosted the Drug Innovation Conference, timed to coincide with World Creativity and Innovation Day. The event, held at the SFDA's headquarters in Riyadh, drew participation from officials representing government authorities, research centers, and universities.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the readiness of its personnel for the 2025 Hajj season (1446 AH), dedicated to ensuring the safety of food, medicine, and medical devices supplied to pilgrims, aligning with a comprehensive plan developed by the Authority for this occasion. 

This undertaking reflects the unwavering commitment of the wise leadership to serve pilgrims and dedicate all resources to their comfort and well-being, upholding the tradition established by the leaders of our blessed nation.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and the Ministry of Commerce, is intensifying oversight and inspection visits in the Mecca and Al Madinah Provinces.

This concerted effort is part of comprehensive inspection activities conducted throughout the month of Ramadan. It builds on ongoing initiatives aimed at upholding the highest standards of safety and quality, thereby protecting consumers, pilgrims, and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.

To ensure the health and safety of pilgrims, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is intensifying its preparations for the Hajj season by implementing training initiatives and engaging in collaborative scenario exercises that enhance rapid response capabilities to health incidents. Notably, during the holy month of Ramadan, the SFDA played an active role at the National Crises and Disasters Control Center at Mina Hospital, strengthening coordination among relevant government bodies and supporting preventative measures.