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2/23/24, 1:12 PM                           Dubai Municipality Logs Over 1.5 Million Food Products in 2023
        total of 65,230 inspection visits were carried out across the 26,612 registered

        food institutions in Dubai.





        The Municipality has conducted inspections on 7,367,163 tonnes of food


        shipments, involving over 2,272,400 individual food items. These inspections

        covered more than 363,553 food shipments and approximately 533,790 food

        containers.





        Sultan Al Taher, Director of the Food Safety Department at Dubai

        Municipality, emphasised the Municipality’s commitment to prioritising the


        development of the food industry by offering support, providing necessary

        infrastructure, and promoting investment opportunities to encourage its

        growth. These initiatives are in line with Dubai Municipality’s dedication to


        establishing a sustainable food system, ensuring the availability of adaptable

        food supply chains for all commodities, and aligning with the goals of

        the Dubai Food Security Strategy.





        Al Taher said,










              “In 2023, the food industry showcased


              remarkable figures, highlighting Dubai’s position


              as a global commercial hub. These results also


              underscore the efficacy of regulations and laws


              that have fortified the industry’s resilience,





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