Al-Marsad Newspaper: The Food and Drug Authority in Saudi Arabia stated, through its official account on the “Twitter” website, that there are two types of cinnamon, namely Ceylon Cinnamon and Cassia Cinnamon. The authority pointed out that it is allowed to use both types. The second type, Cassia Cinnamon, is the most widely used in … Read more
Al-Marsad newspaper: The Food and Drug Authority has revealed the truth of the widespread allegations that it is possible to differentiate between adulterated and original honey through the ability to absorb starch. The Food and Drug Authority said through its account on Twitter: “There is no truth to the widespread claims that it is possible … Read more
Al-Marsad Newspaper: The media person concerned with consumer awareness and product quality, Abdulaziz Al-Khudairi, sent a letter to the Food and Drug Authority to close a loophole exploited by fraudsters to cheat in honey. He said, via a video posted on his Twitter account: “There is a loophole that I hope the Food and Drug … Read more
Al-Marsad Newspaper: The Food and Drug Authority confirmed that the sodium in bottled water is present in very few percentages, and does not pose a threat to the health of consumers who do not suffer from health problems. This came in response to a citizen’s question, “Does bottled drinking water cause blood pressure diseases and … Read more
Al-Marsad newspaper: The US Food and Drug Administration has warned against the “NyQuil Chicken Challenge”, in which poultry is cooked with the cough medicine NyQuil. In the details, users on the communication sites cook chicken with an over-the-counter drug, which is used to treat symptoms of influenza, colds and allergies. And the FDA warned that … Read more
Exclusive translation: The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injection that treats eczema within 10 days. A five-year-old girl whose severe eczema had left unable to sleep at night and was so itchy she was bleeding, saw her recovery in just 10 days after receiving a new treatment. According to the Daily Mail. … Read more
The Food and Drug Authority revealed to “Okaz” that the company marketing the drug, which contributes to controlling sugar levels, submitted it to be registered with the Authority as a treatment for diabetes patients. She explained that the drug registration procedures are in their final stages. She noted that the importance of the drug lies … Read more
Exclusive translation: The US Food and Drug Administration has decided to recall a “Starbucks”-branded drink from 7 US states, due to the possibility of metal parts in the bottles. The draw includes a Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot, which is sold in 15-ounce bottles and manufactured by PepsiCo, according to CBS News. And 221 cases … Read more