Rumor and fact

Rumor and truth about the existence of a type of potato chips in the markets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that is not (halal)
4 January 2024

Rumor and truth about the existence of a type of potato chips in the markets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that is not (halal)

Rumor

A video clip spread in which the speaker claims that there is a type of potato chips in the markets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that is not “halal.”


the truth

The information contained in the video clip is incorrect, as all imported food products are subject to control before and after their entry into the Kingdom, to ensure their compliance with “Halal” requirements and other applicable and applicable Authority regulations.

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Rumor and truth: Chinese garlic is irrigated with sewage and washed before selling it with chlorine, which is a toxic substance that is very harmful to human health.
4 January 2024

Rumor and truth: Chinese garlic is irrigated with sewage and washed before selling it with chlorine, which is a toxic substance that is very harmful to human health.

Rumor

Chinese garlic is irrigated with sewage and washed before selling it with chlorine, which is a toxic substance that is very harmful to human health

the truth

Chinese garlic displayed in the Kingdom’s markets conforms to the approved technical regulations and standard specifications, and is not healthy because it is contaminated with harmful and toxic substances.


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Rumor and fact: Is adding salt to Vaseline used to treat burns?
4 January 2024

Rumor and fact: Is adding salt to Vaseline used to treat burns?

Rumor

A post has spread claiming that adding salt to petroleum jelly is used to treat burns that may occur during cooking

the truth

There is no approved therapeutic claim for this preparation for treating burns as stated in the publication, and there is no significant scientific and legislative evidence to support this claim.

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Rumor and truth: Concealer is famous for containing carcinogenic substances
4 January 2024

Rumor and truth: Concealer is famous for containing carcinogenic substances

Rumor

A rumor was detected about a cosmetic product to hide blemishes (concealer) that it contains carcinogenic substances. The rumor was based on a German study in which the products were tested.

the truth

The circulating video contains incorrect information. The news published in the newspaper in 2020 generally talks about several types of cosmetic products to hide blemishes (concealer) and does not specify the manufacturer. No warning was issued by the European Warning Center or the regulatory authorities. The Authority previously analyzed several products of the manufacturer mentioned in the circulating video as part of its ongoing oversight efforts. No cases of non-compliance with specifications were detected.

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The rumor and truth of discovering lead in lipstick by rubbing it with gold
4 January 2024

The rumor and truth of discovering lead in lipstick by rubbing it with gold

Rumor

Lead was discovered in lipstick by rubbing it with gold

the truth

Laboratory analysis is the only way to detect lead in cosmetics, and the method used in widespread clips is not based on scientific foundations.

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