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MFDA officers charged over unlawful food clearance

Both face three counts of improper conduct in the performance of official duty under Article 512(h) of the Penal Code.

4 foreigners held for selling resort waste oil

A search of a boat, dinghy, and pickup truck led to the recovery of 46 containers believed to have been used to store oil from resorts.

7 November 2025

Maldives orders halt to Dr Pepper sales over Benzoic Acid levels

According to the authority, testing revealed that Dr Pepper contained benzoic acid above the permissible limit.

MFDA bans sauce over missing allergen information

According to MFDA, the product, manufactured by Mars Australia, contains eggs but does not provide allergen details on its packaging.

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Cetirizine syrup from Pakistan banned over contamination

"Therefore, it is hereby publicly announced that the import, sale and use of any batch of this drug, this brand, is prohibited in the country from Sunday": MFDA

12 November 2023

Maldives bans two Indian curry powder brands over pesticide fears

These are two product lines that are imported and used in large quantities in Maldives.

Artificially ripened mangoes in India again

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) must expand its operations in testing the food imported into the country.

Neuralink gets FDA approval for human study of brain implants

Neuralink added that the company is not yet open for a clinical trial.

MFDA warns over harmful chemical in paracetamol, cough syrups

None of the existing batches imported to the Maldives contain these substances, according to the health ministry.

Children's paracetamol brand banned over quality issues

The MFDA also banned a children's flu medicine this week.

9 November 2023

Working hours of health professionals increased

The decision was taken without consulting the Civil Service Commission, the commission confirmed on Thursday.

30 November 2023

MFDA approves sale of previously banned Mefenamic Acid drugs

MFDA stated that the available batches of the two drugs have undergone testing to ensure their safety.

26 January 2025