Which authority handles food safety in Saudi Arabia?

Food safety falls under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), alongside the municipal licensing handled through the Balady platform under the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (formerly MOMRAH). A documented food-safety system is part of operating legitimately, not optional — confirm the current requirements with the SFDA and the municipality, and budget for both the cost and the lead time.

From Saudi Arabia Restaurant Licence Cost: Every Fee, Explained — the full reading, with the method behind this answer.