تطبيق اللوائح الغذائية لتعزيز الشفافية وخيارات المستهلك في أول يوليو

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority announced the approaching date for the implementation of new technical regulations related to food to enhance transparency and provide sufficient information to consumers when dining out, enabling them to make sound dietary decisions. It indicated that starting from July 1, food establishments will be required to display detailed nutritional information on menus, which includes placing a "salt shaker" label as a guiding mark next to meals high in salt content, disclosing caffeine content in beverages, and clarifying the time required to burn the calories resulting from consuming the meal. The authority clarified that these requirements apply to all menus, whether paper or electronic, and include electronic food ordering platforms.

The Food and Drug Authority aims through these initiatives to provide healthier food options, encourage a balanced lifestyle, and help consumers understand the amount of salt and caffeine consumed and compare it to approved health recommendations; the World Health Organization recommends reducing sodium intake and that salt consumption should not exceed five grams per day for adults, which is equivalent to a small teaspoon, and caffeine consumption should not exceed 400 mg per day for adults and 200 mg for pregnant women.