Saudi Food and Drug Authority launches national food composition references

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has announced comprehensive initiatives aimed at enhancing nutritional awareness and providing reliable scientific data on the composition of Saudi foods and dishes, describing this as a key foundation for supporting evidence-based dietary decisions.

In an official statement, the authority said the initiatives focus on three main areas: first, providing a trusted national reference for food composition data to be used locally; second, supporting the development and updating of scientific policies and recommendations, as well as conducting relevant health studies; and third, enabling the food industry to improve and enhance the nutritional value of its products.

As part of these efforts, the authority has published the 'Saudi Food Composition Tables' book and launched the 'National Food Composition Database in the Kingdom,' both specialized scientific tools designed to offer a comprehensive and accurate picture of the nutritional content of local foods.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority emphasized that the future of food starts with knowledge, and that reliable information helps build better dietary choices, noting that these initiatives are part of its ongoing efforts to raise nutritional awareness among Saudi consumers and support the national food health system.

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