The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) successfully concluded its international Codex Alimentarius Workshop, held at its headquarters in Riyadh from January 20–22, under the theme “One Codex: Together We Learn, Together We Lead.”

The workshop featured the participation of the Chairperson of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and his Vice-Chairs, Codex regional coordinators, the Codex Secretariat, and representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

A delegation from the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), headed by its Chairperson, Allan Azegele, visited the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)’s Interactive Awareness Center. The visit took place during the delegation’s trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of an international workshop held by SFDA in Riyadh.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is hosting an international Codex Alimentarius Workshop at its headquarters in Riyadh. Held from January 20 to 22, 2026, under the theme “one Codex: Together We Learn, Together We Lead,” the event brings together the world’s foremost experts in food safety and regulation.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) held a meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026, with the National Committee of Pharmacies of the Federation of Saudi Chambers to discuss challenges associated with the implementation of the Drug Track and Trace System (RSD). The meeting took place at the SFDA’s headquarters in Riyadh, attended by several specialists from both sides.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) successfully concluded the Generic Drugs Conference, themed "Empowering Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing," held at its headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday. The conference was attended by the SFDA CEO, H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, alongside representatives from regulatory bodies, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and a distinguished group of investors and academic experts.

The Digital Government Authority (DGA) recognized the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) today, Monday, as a leading government entity in risk management and business continuity. This prestigious recognition is based on the results of the Digital Transformation Measurement Index (Qiyas) 2025 Index, which evaluates the commitment of government authorities to fundamental digital transformation standards.

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, received a group of students from Al Fateh School today, Tuesday, at the Authority’s headquarters in Riyadh. The visit aimed to familiarize students with the SFDA’s regulatory, oversight, and awareness-raising roles in protecting consumer health and ensuring the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, held a meeting today, Sunday, with several presidents and representatives from food, drug, and medical device companies at the SFDA headquarters in Jeddah.

The discussions focused on strategic topics aimed at developing the food, drug, and medical device sectors, streamlining regulatory procedures, and elevating compliance with approved regulations and standards. The overarching goal was to strengthen the investment environment across these vital fields.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is organizing a Generic Drug Conference, titled "Empowering Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: The Future of Generic Drugs in Saudi Arabia," on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Riyadh. The conference aims to build a resilient, sustainable pharmaceutical sector that supports public health.

H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), emphasized the critical need for a unified global halal mark. This standard is essential to support the worldwide expansion of the halal economy, a move that will contribute to opening new markets and significantly enhance consumer confidence. Dr. Aljadhey noted that the halal sector is a vast, rapidly growing economic space, driven by rising international demand, and is poised for substantial growth in the coming period.