SFDA Tightens Control over Honey Imports from 8 countries
2016-04-14
SFDA implemented strict measures to protect citizens and residents of KSA from imported honey from 8 countries wherein Small Hive beetle- Aethina tumida disease has spread.
SFDA implemented strict measures to protect citizens and residents of KSA from imported honey from 8 countries wherein Small Hive beetle- Aethina tumida disease has spread.
SFDA confirmed that some spread cheese products in the local market are made of cheese constituents that are manufactured from vegetable oil due to their low cost, explaining that cheese constituents do not contain natural cheese.
SFDA pointed out that spread cheese products are made of processed cream cheese and other processed cheese (very few in the local market),
SFDA stressed for the importance of consumer's attention when buying plastic and glass containers because some of them are unsuitable for food use.
SFDA conducted a field survey to monitor the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compounds in edible oil products which is commonly used in food preparation, such as corn oil, olive oil, and sunflower oil, as well as bottled water, in order to determine the levels of these compounds in food.
SFDA warned consumers from buying or using Instant Coconut Milk Powder & Instant Coconut Cream of “Santan” brand as they contain cow milk which was not indicated in their labeling.
SFDA warned consumers from buying or consuming French cheese (Roquefort) produces by (Papillon), because of the possibility that it contains bacterial poisons
SFDA warned consumption of "Razaz" water because it exceeded the allowable limit of bromate substance.
SFDA prevented the entry of more than 10.6 million kilograms of food for violation through crossings borders during the first six months of this year.
SFDA warned of buying or consumption of fruit flavoring product "Chaan Fruit Chaat Seasoning" brand (Shan) because it contains ingredients not mentioned on the product card and it may cause an allergic reaction for some people.