KSA Food and Drug Authority updates on Hajj 2018 statistics

Source: Center for Government Communication, KSA.
Food and drug inspectors are at the borders 24x7 to clear items
from Hajj pilgrims.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has so far inspected over 8,000 food, drugs, medical device and other imports via air, land, and sea as part of Hajj 2018. 

The 150 inspectors are assigned to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, KSA as well as the land and sea entry points that receive pilgrims to clear any products coming in 24x7. A total of 7,954 items were cleared, while 310 items had expired, came from unknown sources, or were in unusually large quantities.

The authority has also inspected 413 facilities such as kitchens, fast-food restaurants, and storage units. During the inspections, 461 health violations were found and 473 kg of food was destroyed. The authority is working together with the highway patrol at its three designated checkpoints (Alshumaisi, Aljamjoum, and Bahra) for the first time to inspect vehicles that transport food. So far, 8,871 vehicles have been inspected, and 88.7 tons of spoiled food, and 14,964 l of spoiled liquid food, have been registered.

Ministry of Haj inspects key venues for umrah in KSA

KSA's Ministry of Haj has inspected key venues in Makkah and Madinah to ensure that minor Hajj rituals can be undertaken smoothly by umrah performers.

The ministry carried out on-site visits for updates on preparations, follow-ups and assessments of services delivered for umrah activities at Guidance Centers about the Two Holy Mosques in both cities, at the new head office of the Ministry in Makkah, and at the reception area for umrah performers at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.