KSA, represented by Saudi Food & Drug Authority, participated in the Second Global Conference for Medical Devices & Products Control Executives, Sydney, Australia during the period 25-27 September 2012. The conference included in its membership GHTF founding states viz USA, Canada, EU, Australia and Japan, in addition to Brazil. World Health Organization participated in this conference as an Observer.

HRH Prince Sulman bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques & Chairman of SFDA Board of Directors, received today at his office at the Royal Diwan, Al Salam Palace, Jeddah, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Kanhal, SFDA President and SFDA’s Senior Executives.

Activities of Drug Awareness Program, organized by Consumer Awareness Department of SFDA Drug Sector , continued during the National Day Holiday at the RED SEA Mall of Jeddah Province, during the period (6-7/11/1433H , 22-23/9/2012G)

 H.E The Minister of Planning & Economy, Dr. Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al Jasser and his delegation visited today SFDA Head Office where he was received by H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Kanhal, CEO of Saudi Food & Drug Authority, his Vice Presidents & Assistants . The visit comes in line with cooperation of Government entities, synergy and utilization of available resources.

Saudi Food & Drugs Authority organized “Eid Al Fitre” reception party for its employees on 7/10/1433H  at its Head Office in presence of 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 from the various sectors. The attendees exchanged Eid greetings and socialized in this event wishing this country continuous pride, welfare, dignity  and prosperity while wishing the same for Arab and Islamic Nations.

SFDA will continue its business during Eid Al Fitre holidays in its main offices and sub-branches as well as points of entry of food, drug and medical devices & products sectors in order to complete work processes during Eid Al Fitre holidays in all critical sites.

SFDA confirmed that its inspectors will continue with their control and inspection role on food, drug and medical devices & products during the holidays.. Meanwhile, follow up of some works and transactions and inquiries can be completed through SFDA Website.

SFDA has successfully passed the international standards ISO 27001 test for the best practices and applications of Information Security Management System (ISMS). This phase of ISO 27001 renewal included additional of new levels to the scope of the certificate including other critical systems of SFDA, where the certificate was renewed for the next three years, until 2015.

A student delegation from “Mawhiba Program”  visited SFDA on  4/8/1433H where students met with SFDA Sector employees and listened to an introduction program about the Sector’s functions and various divisions as well as its role in assuring drug safety. The students were also introduced to drug registration cycle and general information about pharmaceutical industry.