Saudi Arabia is scheduled to introduce major rules of new food and instructions for restaurant and café menuc from July 1.
the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) The imminent implementation of new technical regulations for food.
These regulations are designed to develop food transparency and provide consumers with comprehensive information when a goat gives them power to inform nutritional decisions.
Saudi food rules
SFDA indicated that began July 1, 2025, food establishments to display detailed nutritional info on their menus.
It includes placing a “Saltshaker” next to the foods high in sodium as a clear guide, revealed the amount of calories from a diet.
These requirements apply to all menus, physical or online, and arrive at online order platforms.
By these initiatives, the SFDA Aim to develop a healthier choice of food, encourage a lifelong lifestyle, and assist consumers to track their salt and caffeine intake with the approval of health recommendations.
The World Health Health Organization (who) advises adults to reduce sodium intake not to exceed 5 grams of salt each day (equivalent to a teaspoon).
For caffeine, recommendation does not exceed 400 mg daily for adults and 200 mg for pregnant women.
To support compliance and consumer awareness, food establishments (restaurants and cafés) and consumers can use “Calculate at caffeine available on the SFDA website.
A copy of the approved technical regulations, covering high salt food labeling, the revelation of caffeeine, and the labeling of the activity, can Obtained from “Mwasfah” Online Store.
