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.

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.

 Saudi Food & Drug Authority participated in the 12th. conference of Control Authorities Professional for medical devices & products in Seattle, USA during the period 27-30  October 2012. Dr. Saleh bin Sulaiman  Al Tayar, SFDA VP and Chairman of AHWG for medical devices and products, represented the Kingdom in this conference.

​تنظم الهيئة العامة للغذاء والدواء ممثلة بقطاع الدواء "إدارة توعية المستهلك" خلال الفترة المسائية من إجازة عيد الأضحى ولمدة أسبوعين متتاليين مشروعاً علمياً تثقيفياً حول المستحضرات الصيدلانية والعشبية ومنتجات التجميل وذلك في مركز صحاري مول التجاري بمدينة الــرياض .ويهدف المشروع التعريف بالهيئة وطرق التواصل معها بالإضافة إلى تعريف الزوار بالطرق الصحيحة لتخزين الأدوية والأخطاء الشائعة في استخدامها, وتقديم نصائح صيدلانية مختلفة حول الأدوية البشرية والمستحضرات العشبية والصحية ومنتجات التجميل بشكل عام .

 Saudi Food & Drug Authority, represented by Food Sector,  organized a work shop for launching Phase II of “Enhancement of Imported Food Control Program” in collaboration with GIZ on Wednesday, 17/11/1433H at SFDA main Auditorium in Riyadh.