On behalf of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, who is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Commission for Food and Drugs, Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, launched the first national campaign for enlightenment on food safety which lasts for one week under the title "No for food poisoning". Addressing the gathering, Prince Naif, who is also member of the commission's board of directors, said that the Saudi government has formed specialized committees to monitor epidemic poisoning cases, examine the reasons behind the phenomenon, try to contain it and punish those held responsible for collective poisoning. The event was attended by Prince Dr. Mansour bin Mit'eb bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs; Dr. Hamad Al-Manae, Minister of Health; Abdullah Al-Hussein, Minister of Water and Electricity; Abdullah bin Ahmed Zeneal, Minister of Commerce and Industry; and senior officials.
