Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy

Regulator affirms no toxic sugar has been cleared for sale amid political allegations and rising tensions in the sugar sector.

Inspectors uncovered unsafe operating practices, contaminated equipment, expired products, and unlicensed staff across several Saudi food facilities

New policy seeks to introduce strict age, marketing, and packaging rules to limit youth exposure to alcohol and promote public health.

Cells exposed to the sweetener in one beverage serving had higher levels of oxidative stress, heightening susceptibility to aged, damaged cells and inflamed tissues.

A significant change made in the WTO notification focused firmly on where responsibility lies once a violation is uncovered.