SFDA CEO Participates in GCC Ministerial Committee for Food Safety

CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Dr. Hisham Aljadhey participated in the 10th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Food Safety of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held virtually on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Bahraini Minister of Health and current chair of the Ministerial Committee for Food Safety Dr. Jaleela bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hasan, with the participation of officials responsible for food safety in the GCC countries.

 During the meeting, they discussed several topics of mutual interest, including the Unified Food Law for the GCC countries, in addition to the latest developments related to Gulf cooperation and coordination in the field of food safety.

 The 10th meeting reflects the continued commitment of the GCC countries to joint Gulf action and unified visions toward priority issues, building on the strong ties and ongoing coordination among GCC countries. It also reinforces integration among the entities concerned with food safety and supports joint Gulf efforts to protect consumer health and enhance food safety levels across the GCC member states.