SFDA Calorie Display Requirements for Saudi Restaurants

## SFDA Mandate Overview The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has been progressively expanding calorie-display requirements since 2018. The current regulation applies to: - All food establishments with **three or more branches** (as of 2023 update) - All items on the menu, including beverages - Dine-in, takeaway, and delivery menus ## What Must Be Displayed - Calories per serving in kcal - Serving size description - Daily reference intake statement (2,000 kcal/day for adults) - Information must appear in **Arabic** (English is optional) ## Penalties SFDA conducts inspections through its field teams and mystery shoppers. Penalties range from warnings to fines of SAR 10,000–50,000 for repeated violations. Severe cases can result in temporary closure. ## How Qaima Helps Saudi Restaurants Qaima's SFDA compliance mode automatically formats calorie displays to meet the Authority's specifications, including Arabic-primary display, the reference statement in Arabic, and export-ready data for SFDA reporting.