FDA destroys 1.45M kg expired food
Since the beginning of the year until the end of August, the General Food and Drug Authority in the Kingdom has carried out approximately 44,250 regulatory inspections of food establishments. These inspections resulted in the closure of 534 establishments, referral of 471 establishments to the Public Prosecutor, suspension of work at 1,613 establishments, and issuance of warnings to 23,940 establishments. Additionally, about 1.45 million kilograms of violating food products and 389,753 liters of liquid substances were destroyed. During the same period, laboratories tested 42,099 samples of food products, with a compliance rate of 92%. For non-compliant samples, appropriate measures were taken to ensure food safety in accordance with applicable regulations. Inspection campaigns continue to ensure that establishments adhere to health standards.
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