«البلديات» و «الغذاء والدواء» تطلقان جدول مخالفات نظام الغذاء المحدّث

The Ministry of Municipalities, in collaboration with the General Authority for Food and Drug, has launched the updated food system violations schedule to enhance food safety and raise the level of regulatory compliance among food establishments.

The updated classifications of violations within the food system focus on criteria that consider the size of the establishment and the type of economic activity, contributing to achieving fairness in the application of penalties and encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises to comply without discrimination.

The updated system includes a graduated mechanism for applying procedures; the principle of warning is applied for minor violations with a corrective grace period, while penalties are imposed directly on serious violations that affect consumer safety and public health.

The violations include new elements in the food supply chain; among them are delivery representatives, food tracking, handling cases of food poisoning, maintaining food records, and the importance of documentation and transparency in protecting both the consumer and the establishment.

In the context of enhancing consumer awareness, precise requirements have been imposed on menus regarding salt content, caffeine, and physical activity, to support a healthy lifestyle and empower individuals to make informed food choices.

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and the General Authority for Food and Drug emphasized that the updated classifications of violations represent a comprehensive regulatory system aimed at establishing the concept of prevention before punishment, affirming that food safety is a commitment that cannot be lax, and that penalties are a regulatory means to protect the community from negligence regarding public health violations. They also stressed the necessity of compliance with food safety standards by food establishments to enhance adherence to safety regulations and approved legislation.