Riyadh: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has initiated a comprehensive regulatory campaign spanning diverse regions and cities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to bolster food safety during the holy month of Ramadan.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the campaign focuses on verifying the quality of commonly consumed food items during this period and ensuring compliance with established health regulations. Additionally, the campaign prioritizes intensified inspections in food warehouses, sales outlets, and distribution centers. It focuses on verifying the accuracy of food and nutritional data, assessing facility adherence to transportation and storage requirements, and examining product tracking mechanisms. This ensures that markets are free of unfit products and emphasizes adherence to technical regulations and standard specifications.

Alongside inspections, the campaign includes food safety training programs for food establishment employees, aiming to increase compliance with health requirements and ensure the provision of safe, quality-compliant products. Special attention is given to the regions of Makkah and Madinah by implementing independent control plans tailored to the high volume of Umrah performers and visitors to the two holy mosques to guarantee food availability according to the highest safety and quality standards.

Furthermore, the SFDA reaffirms its commitment to ongoing control and inspection efforts across all branches and offices to ensure food establishments adhere to health standards and verify product safety throughout manufacturing, storage, and distribution, enhancing food security and safety during Ramadan.