Saudi Arabia, South Korea discuss strengthening food safety and drug evaluation cooperation
SEOUL — The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) met with South Korea’s Minister of Food and Drug Safety to discuss ongoing cooperation in food, pharmaceuticals and medical products, with a focus on enhancing their quality and safety. The meeting between Prof. Hisham Aljadhey and Dr. Oh Yu-kyoung took place on the sidelines of the annual summit of the International…
In a meeting during the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) summit, the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Prof. Hisham Aljadhey, discussed food safety and drug evaluation cooperation with Dr. Oh Yu-kyoung, South Korea's Minister of Food and Drug Safety. The pair reviewed progress under their 2023 memorandum of understanding and explored expanding joint scientific drug evaluations and expertise exchange in food monitoring and traceability.
They also addressed managing foodborne disease risks and reviewed each nation's strategies for disease prevention and reduction. During the summit, Aljadhey met with regulatory heads from Egypt, Portugal, Japan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom to discuss mutual interests and enhance regulatory cooperation.
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