Jeddah Municipality has shut down two unauthorized food-production facilities in the Al-Harazat and Al-Qaws districts of eastern Jeddah, as part of ongoing inspection efforts to protect consumer health and ensure food safety.
One of the facilities produced biscuits, while the other prepared sweets. During the operation, authorities destroyed a total of 2.5 tonnes of food products — 1.5 tonnes at the first facility and 1 tonne at the second — after they were found unfit for distribution. Equipment at both sites was also seized.
both facilities were operating without the required municipal licences and failed to meet approved municipal and health standards. The closures reflect continued efforts to monitor food establishments and prevent products that do not comply with safety regulations from reaching the market.
Why it matters
Unlicensed food facilities can pose a direct risk to public health, as they typically operate outside approved hygiene and safety controls. For residents and families in Jeddah, inspection campaigns of this kind help ensure that food items sold locally meet basic health requirements and are produced in licensed, monitored environments.
Authorities continue to encourage the community to purchase food products from licensed outlets and to report suspected violations. The available information does not specify fines, fee amounts, or licensing procedures related to these particular cases.
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