Saudi food authority reports 1,551 violations in one month

In August, 6,638 visits were completed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) in the Kingdom, including 3,467 in food establishments, 1,120 in pharmaceutical establishments, 748 in medical device facilities, 462 in feed facilities, 572 in beauty facilities and 269 in pesticide facilities.

The inspections resulted in the recording of 1,551 violations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

In cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, SFDA inspectors closed 23 facilities during the past month, and six production lines were suspended in several facilities.