SFDA Issues Three New Regulations to Promote Healthy Community Nutrition
Saudi Arabia
Feb 28, 2025
SFDA Issues Three New Regulations to Promote Healthy Community Nutrition
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the adoption of three new technical regulations to promote public health and encourage healthy dietary habits. These initiatives align with the Saudi Vision 2030 and support the SFDA's preventative efforts to increase life expectancy and reduce chronic disease rates.
The regulations, effective July 1, 2025, mandate Caffeine Content Disclosure, High Salt Content Labeling, and Physical Activity Calorie Burn Labeling on menus for out-of-home restaurants and cafes.
The “Caffeine Content Disclosure” regulation requires restaurants and cafes to clearly label caffeine content in beverages on menus (paper and electronic), specifying milligrams per 100ml or per cup. An accompanying statement will inform consumers that the maximum daily caffeine intake for adults is 400mg.
SFDA has also launched an online caffeine calculator through the following link: https://www.sfda.gov.sa/en/body-calculators/caffeine-calculator.
The “High Salt Content Labeling” regulation mandates restaurants and cafes to label menu items containing over 5 grams of salt (2,000mg sodium) by adding a “Salt” icon on all menus (paper and electronic), and online food order platforms. This initiative aims to raise awareness of high-sodium foods and reduce excessive salt consumption, ultimately preventing health problems associated with excessive salt consumption.
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