JFDA requires prior approval for distribution of donated food
21/06/2026 | 20:43:04
Amman, June 21 (Petra) -- The Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) has stressed the need to obtain prior approval before providing or distributing any food items as donations by any entity, including charitable organizations.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the JFDA said that prior authorization is required to ensure that food products are handled in accordance with approved health and safety regulations governing the distribution, transportation, and storage of food items.
The administration noted that it is monitoring compliance with these requirements and warned that the necessary legal and administrative measures will be taken against violators in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Development, the General Union of Voluntary Societies, and other relevant authorities.
The JFDA also called on the public to report any observations, complaints, or inquiries through its toll-free complaints hotline at 117114, via WhatsApp at 0795632000, or by email at [info@jfda.jo].
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