المملكة: There are no uniform fines after today. Commercial penalties are determined according to the “size” of the establishment

obligated The Food and Drug General Authority All establishments subject to its control and supervision are required to issue an “Establishment Size Certificate”, with the aim of taking into account economic entities when imposing financial fines, to reduce burdens and support investments.

The Authority revealed a comprehensive update of the tables for classifying violations in accordance with its regulations and executive regulations.

It explained that these amendments come in accordance with the noble Royal Order No. 32043 issued on the fifth of Jumada al-Awwal of the year 1444 AH, which approves the classification of violations and penalties and determines the values of fines based on the size of the establishment and its economic activity.

And it showed The Food and Drug General Authority This regulatory step aims primarily to achieve the highest levels of compliance, while providing tangible support to “micro, small, and medium” establishments.

She confirmed that obtaining the certificate approved by the General Authority For smalland medium enterprises, it will directly contribute to taking into account the size of the establishment when imposing financial penalties according to the new approved classification.

At the conclusion of its circular, the Authority stressed the need for business owners to expedite obtaining this official document, with the importance of providing oversight teams with it as soon as they request it to ensure that their rights are preserved and their violations are evaluated fairly.