Riyadh, Feb. 25 -- Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed a full ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from India and 39 other countries, alongside partial restrictions on specific regions in 16 Nations.

The move forms part of precautionary measures aimed at protecting public health and ensuring food safety in the Kingdom.

The authority said the decision is aimed at reducing risks linked to animal diseases and ensuring the safety of food products entering the Kingdom. TIt added that the list of affected countries will be updated periodically in response to global health developments and epidemiological changes.

According to a recent review cited by Arabic daily Okaz, some countries have been under import restri...