The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned consumers not to use a baby shampoo and two skin-whitening creams because they contain large amounts of bacteria.
In a recent statement, the SFDA said this was the result of tests conducted on wheat germ baby shampoo made by The First Traveler for Perfumes and Cosmetics Factory, and Golden Turmeric and Beauty Skin made in Thailand. Beauty Skin is used as a bleacher for black and sensitive areas and a person’s belly or between the legs.
The SFDA said that it has asked government agencies to ensure these products are removed from the shelves of the country’s stores. The amounts of bacteria found in the products violated the Gulf Standardization Organization’s (GSO) specifications.
The SFDA warned consumers not to buy these products and to discard those they have in their possession. It said that consumers must check the packaging of products before purchasing them.
Bacteria-filled baby shampoo, skin-whitening creams banned
Bacteria-filled baby shampoo, skin-whitening creams banned
Madinah governor launches Alsirah Gardens project
- Launched by QSAS, a Public Investment Fund subsidiary, the project offers interactive experiences inspired by the Prophet Muhammad’s biography
- Event was attended by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Madinah Mayor and CEO of the Madinah Region Development Authority Fahad Albulihshi
MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan inaugurated Alsirah Gardens project, opening the Orchard of Al-Mustazill as its first area, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Launched by QSAS, a Public Investment Fund subsidiary, the project offers interactive experiences inspired by the Prophet Muhammad’s biography.
The event was attended by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Madinah Mayor and CEO of the Madinah Region Development Authority Fahad Albulihshi.
During a tour of the Orchard of Al-Mustazill near Quba Mosque, Prince Salman reviewed the project’s components. Covering 70,000 sq. meters, it includes seven enrichment zones.
QSAS Chairman Yasser Al-Dawood said Alsirah’s cultural brand connects people to their roots through immersive experiences blending knowledge and innovation.
He noted that the project features cultural experiences based on the Prophetic Sirah, a children’s area, shopping zones, and a rural lodge, making it a landmark that boosts tourism in Madinah.
The project’s investment is estimated at SR500 million ($133 million). Once all phases are complete, it is expected to attract about 10 million visitors annually, supporting Vision 2030 goals.
Al-Dawood added that the project will position Madinah as a leading destination highlighting Prophetic heritage, offering a cultural experience that deepens visitors’ connection to the Sirah.
