{"id":47936,"date":"2025-03-03T14:27:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=47936"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:27:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:27:23","slug":"saudi-is-taking-food-safety-to-the-next-level-this-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/saudi-is-taking-food-safety-to-the-next-level-this-ramadan\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Is Taking Food Safety To The Next Level This Ramadan!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1269\">As Ramadan approaches, Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to keep food safe and fresh for all<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1269\">The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has launched a nationwide food safety campaign to ensure quality and compliance across markets, restaurants, and distribution centers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1269\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47939 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03142031\/Sharjah-Ramadan-Food-Safety.jpg\" alt=\"As Ramadan approaches, Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to keep food safe and fresh for all. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has launched a nationwide food safety campaign to ensure quality and compliance across markets, restaurants, and distribution centers. Authorities are intensifying inspections to verify food labels, monitor storage conditions, and prevent unfit products from reaching consumers. Alongside these efforts, food industry workers are receiving specialized training to enhance safety standards, ensuring that businesses maintain top-tier hygiene throughout the holy month. With a surge in Umrah visitors, Makkah and Madinah are receiving special attention. Authorities have implemented independent food safety plans to guarantee that restaurants and food vendors near the Two Holy Mosques adhere to the highest standards. By keeping markets monitored, businesses trained, and food quality in check, Saudi Arabia is making sure everyone can enjoy a safe and delicious Ramadan!\" width=\"554\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03142031\/Sharjah-Ramadan-Food-Safety.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03142031\/Sharjah-Ramadan-Food-Safety-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03142031\/Sharjah-Ramadan-Food-Safety-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03142031\/Sharjah-Ramadan-Food-Safety-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03142031\/Sharjah-Ramadan-Food-Safety-120x68.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1605\">Authorities are intensifying inspections to verify food labels, monitor storage conditions, and prevent unfit products from reaching consumers<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47938 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03141931\/shutterstock_1737838724-copy.png\" alt=\"As Ramadan approaches, Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to keep food safe and fresh for all. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has launched a nationwide food safety campaign to ensure quality and compliance across markets, restaurants, and distribution centers. Authorities are intensifying inspections to verify food labels, monitor storage conditions, and prevent unfit products from reaching consumers. Alongside these efforts, food industry workers are receiving specialized training to enhance safety standards, ensuring that businesses maintain top-tier hygiene throughout the holy month. With a surge in Umrah visitors, Makkah and Madinah are receiving special attention. Authorities have implemented independent food safety plans to guarantee that restaurants and food vendors near the Two Holy Mosques adhere to the highest standards. By keeping markets monitored, businesses trained, and food quality in check, Saudi Arabia is making sure everyone can enjoy a safe and delicious Ramadan!\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03141931\/shutterstock_1737838724-copy.png 918w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03141931\/shutterstock_1737838724-copy-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03141931\/shutterstock_1737838724-copy-700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03141931\/shutterstock_1737838724-copy-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/03141931\/shutterstock_1737838724-copy-120x80.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1605\">Alongside these efforts, food industry workers are receiving specialized training to enhance safety standards, ensuring that businesses maintain top-tier hygiene throughout the holy month.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1857\">With a surge in Umrah visitors, Makkah and Madinah are receiving special attention. Authorities have implemented independent food safety plans to guarantee that restaurants and food vendors near the Two Holy Mosques adhere to the highest standards.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2012\">By keeping markets monitored, businesses trained, and food quality in check, Saudi Arabia is making sure everyone can enjoy a safe and delicious Ramadan!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As Ramadan approaches, Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to keep food safe and fresh for all The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has launched a nationwide food safety campaign to ensure quality and compliance across markets, restaurants, and distribution centers. 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