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Press Release
Dubai Municipality registers over 1.5 million food products in 2023
- The Municipality conducted inspections during 65,230 visits to evaluate the adherence to
compliance standards of 26,612 registered food institutions in Dubai
- Inspections were carried out on food shipments exceeding 7.3 million tons in weight.
Dubai, UAE, February 22, 2024,
Dubai Municipality registered over 1.5 million food products in 2023, with 217,642
applications for the registration and assessment of food products across the
Emirate. Additionally, the Municipality issued 99,567 health certificates for
exported food, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the flexibility of Dubai's food
sector. These figures underscore the Municipality’s dedication to ensuring residents’
access to safe, nutritious, and healthy food items that comply with the highest
internationally accredited standards.
The Municipality has implemented extensive food safety control measures for both
imported and domestically produced goods. In the previous year alone, a total of
65,230 inspection visits were carried out across the 26,612 registered food
institutions in Dubai.
