Health and Hygiene Requirements for Food Establishment Workers

Date of publishing: 02/06/2025       Affected Region: KSA 


The SFDA circular outlines mandatory health and hygiene requirements for workers in food establishments to ensure food safety and protect public health. It requires valid health certificates, regular medical checkups, and approved training. 


Workers must follow strict hygiene practices, wear appropriate protective clothing, and report any illness immediately. Establishments must provide proper handwashing facilities, conduct regular hygiene evaluations, and train staff on food safety. Prohibited behaviors include eating, smoking, or wearing personal items in food areas. The circular emphasizes compliance to prevent contamination and safeguard consumers.


Enforcement Date: 02/06/2025

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Category: Dairy products and analogues, Fats and oils, and fat emulsions, Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet, Fruits and Vegetables, Confectionery, Cereals and cereal products, Bakery Wares, Meat and meat products, Fish and fish products, Eggs and egg products, Sweeteners, including honey, Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads and protein products, Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses, Beverages, excluding dairy products, Ready-to-eat savouries, Prepared foods, Novel foods
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Country: Saudi Arabia
Category: Dairy products and analogues, Fats and oils, and fat emulsions, Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet, Fruits and Vegetables, Confectionery, Cereals and cereal products, Bakery Wares, Meat and meat products, Fish and fish products, Eggs and egg products, Sweeteners, including honey, Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads and protein products, Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses, Beverages, excluding dairy products, Ready-to-eat savouries, Prepared foods, Novel foods
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Country: Saudi Arabia
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