Municipal inspectors in Jeddah have closed two unauthorized food-production sites in the Al-Harazat and Al-Qaws districts, east of the governorate, after they were found operating without the required approvals.
One site was used to produce biscuits, while the other prepared sweets. Inspectors ordered both facilities shut, seized their equipment, and destroyed 2.5 tonnes of food products in total — 1.5 tonnes from the Al-Harazat site and 1 tonne from the Al-Qaws site.
the two facilities operated in breach of approved municipal and health requirements, prompting the immediate action to remove the products from circulation.
Why it matters
Unlicensed food sites that skip official inspection can put consumers at risk, since they fall outside the health controls that regulate food preparation, storage and hygiene. Closures like these are part of ongoing efforts to keep products reaching the market safe and compliant.
Residents in Jeddah are encouraged to buy food from licensed outlets and to report suspected violations to the relevant municipal authorities, helping protect public health across the city.
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