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Saudi SFDA warns against certain Nestlé infant formula products after voluntary recall
Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned against using certain infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé, following a voluntary recall initiated by the company over potential contamination risks, the authority said. The SFDA said the warning covers the NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA baby formula brands after Nestlé reported the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium B
3 days ago1 min read


Saudi Arabia Leads Global Effort to Establish First International Standard for Fresh Dates
ROME, November 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a new international milestone in the food sector as the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) adopted the first-ever international standard for fresh dates during its 48th session held from November 10 to 14 at the FAO headquarters in Rome, according to a press release issued by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The milestone was achieved while the Kingdom co-chaired the work
Nov 12, 20252 min read


SFDA Approves Pemazyre for Treatment of Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma
RIYADH, November 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved the registration of Pemazyre (Pemigatinib) as a monotherapy for adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) fusion or rearrangement who have progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy. Pemazyre functions by inhibiting FGFR2 receptors located on the surface of certain cancer cells.
Nov 10, 20252 min read
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