Saudi Food and Drug Authority
Saudi Arabian organisation
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Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) (Arabic: اÙÙÙئة اÙعا٠ة ÙÙغذاء ÙاÙدÙاء) 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
In 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
The Food and Drug Administration has an agreement with the SFDA. [3]
