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Saudi Bars Baqalas from Selling Tobacco, Meat, Dates, and Fresh Produce 0

Report Small grocery shops in Saudi Arabia, locally known as Baqalas, are no longer allowed to sell certain products, including tobacco, dates, meat, and fruits and vegetables, according to a new directive from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. The measure, issued by Minister Majed Al-Hogail, aims to restructure the retail sector

Saudi Arabia Bans Maragatty Chicken Stock Over Toxic Dyes 0

Report The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warns against using the Maragatty brand chicken stock imported from Egypt and has consequently ordered its withdrawal from the market. Authorities issued this warning after detecting banned artificial colourants in the product, which pose serious health risks. Specifically, the warning applies to 480-gram Maragatty Chicken Stock packets

Saudi Arabia Ban Wooden Cutting Tools in Central Kitchens 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 15, 2025
Report The Ministry of Municipalities in Saudi Arabia has proposed new regulations for central kitchens that supply restaurants and households. The draft rules ban using wooden boards and knives with wooden handles for cutting meat, poultry, and fish, instead requiring food-safe materials like plastic for easier cleaning. Designated Food Preparation Areas According to the draft,
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Saudi Arabia Warns Against Contaminated Dried Beef Product from UAE 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 14, 2025
Report The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) identified Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in a dried beef product manufactured by a UAE company. The product, branded as “Country Butcher Boy,” expires on March 1, 2025, and comes in 250-gram packages. SFDA urged consumers to avoid the contaminated Beef Pepperoni product and took immediate action to remove
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