Dammam, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has taken decisive action against a food factory in the Eastern Province, imposing a hefty one million riyal fine and halting production after discovering the tampering of expiration dates on a significant quantity of poultry.
The SFDA revealed that approximately 17,572 kilograms of poultry products had their expiration dates altered, a clear violation of the Kingdom’s food safety regulations. “This act jeopardizes public health and undermines consumer trust,” stated an SFDA spokesperson.
The SFDA emphasized its commitment to safeguarding public health by rigorously enforcing food safety standards. The authority’s inspectors proactively monitor and investigate establishments under their purview, ensuring compliance with regulations.
In this instance, the SFDA’s swift action prevented the potentially contaminated poultry from reaching consumers. The seized products were confiscated and will be disposed of safely.
“the SFDA remains dedicated to protecting consumers and upholding the highest standards of food safety in the Kingdom,” the spokesperson added. “We urge the public to report any suspected violations to ensure the well-being of all.”
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in the food supply chain and the SFDA’s unwavering commitment to protecting public health.
The Saudi food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a stern warning against food establishments engaging in the illegal practice of extending expiration dates on products.
This practice, according to the SFDA, is a direct violation of Article Sixteen of the Food System, which explicitly prohibits the trade of adulterated food or food that has been deceptively altered. The SFDA also cited the seventh paragraph of Article Forty-Four of the executive regulations of the food system, which clearly states that any modification to a food product’s expiration date without prior written approval from the Authority is considered adulteration, especially if it exceeds the original expiry date listed on the label.
“The Authority affirms its firmness towards everything that harms the health of consumers,” the SFDA stated in a recent announcement. “We apply rules and regulations to violating establishments and continue to track the sources of violating products that are not suitable for consumption to prevent their arrival in the local market.”
The SFDA encourages the public to report any suspected violations by establishments under its supervision by calling the unified number (19999).
This crackdown on food safety violations underscores the SFDA’s commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that all food products available in the Saudi market meet the highest safety standards.
## Saudi Arabia Cracks Down on Poultry Tamperers, Imposes Hefty Fines andHalts Production
**Dammam, Saudi Arabia:** The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) takes a strong stance against food safety violations, recently imposing a one million riyal fine and halting production at a food factory in the Eastern Province for tampering with expiration dates on poultry products.
**A Clear Threat to Public Health**
The SFDA’s examination revealed that approximately 17,572 kilograms of poultry products had their expiration dates altered,a serious breach of the Kingdom’s food safety regulations. Toate the direct threat to public health this action represents,an SFDA spokesperson emphasized that:
>”This act jeopardizes public health and undermines consumer trust.”
**Proactive Monitoring and Enforcement**
The SFDA actively and diligently safeguards public health through the rigorous enforcement of food safety standards. Their inspection teams proactively monitor and investigate establishments under their purview, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
> “The SFDA remains dedicated to protecting consumers and upholding the highest standards of food safety in the Kingdom,” the spokesperson added.
In this specific case, the SFDA’s swift action effectively prevented potentially contaminated poultry from reaching consumers. The seized products were confiscated and will be disposed of safely.”We urge the public to report any suspected violations to ensure the well-being of all,” the spokesperson added, highlighting the importance of community involvement in maintaining food safety.
**A Reminder of Vigilance**
This incident serves as a crucial reminder of the necessity for vigilance throughout the food supply chain. The SFDA’s unwavering commitment to protecting public health ensures safe and healthy food for all.
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**for more information on food safety regulations and reporting potential violations, visit the SFDA website [link to SFDA website].**
