Environment ministry conducts over 12,000 inspections of public markets in August
Saudi Arabia’s environment ministry carried out more than 12,000 inspections of public markets nationwide in August 2026 to ensure food supply and compliance.
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AIThe Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture conducted more than 12,000 inspections of public markets across various regions of the Kingdom during August 2026, aiming to ensure the availability of food products and market compliance with regulations and guidelines.
The ministry stated that the inspections covered 7,068 establishments throughout the Kingdom, resulting in 1,635 warnings and violations issued to businesses that failed to meet regulatory requirements.
A total of 1,350 inspectors participated in the campaign, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen market oversight and ensure the safety of products offered for sale.
According to the ministry’s report, 25,633 units of products were donated to charitable organizations as part of initiatives to reduce food loss and waste.
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The ministry also carried out 673 awareness and education campaigns targeting consumers and business owners, aiming to raise awareness of compliance requirements and enhance food safety in markets.