Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) (Arabic: الهيئة العامة للغذاء والدواء) is an independent body for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that aims to ensure food and drug safety for the nation.
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| Formation | 29 August 2003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Authority |
| Location | |
Region served | Saudi Arabia |
Chairman | Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel |
CEO | Hisham Aljadhey |
| Website | Official Website (English) |
The Authority was founded in August 29, 2003.[1] The Saudi Ministry of Health has given it responsibility for the regulation of pharmaceuticals, and it is an influential organization among states within the region.[2]
Work in English-language publications
editIn 2016, members of the Authority and others published a study that compared the Authority with the best practices of comparable ones in Australia, Singapore, and Canada.[2]
International Agreements
editThe Food and Drug Administration has an agreement with the SFDA. [3]
International Cooperation
editin August 2025, the Authority organized the "Hack4SaferPLATES" Hackathon in Riyadh, in collaborration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), with the aim of developing innovative technological solutions to enhance food safety and improve food control systems. The event brought together specialists,developers, and entrepreneurs from across the region.[4][5]
References
edit- ↑ "Official website".
- 1 2 Hashan, Hajed; Aljuffali, Ibrahim; Patel, Prisha; Walker, Stuart (February 2016). "The Saudi Arabia Food and Drug Authority: An Evaluation of the Registration Process and Good Review Practices in Saudi Arabia in Comparison with Australia, Canada and Singapore". Pharmaceutical Medicine. 30 (1): 37–47. doi:10.1007/s40290-015-0124-4. PMC 4718932.
- ↑ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (3 February 2021). "FDA – The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Confidentiality Commitment". FDA. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ↑ Haddad, Nizar (2025-09-18). "FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa". FAO. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- ↑ "SFDA Concludes 'Hack4SaferPlates' in Cooperation with FAO". spa. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
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