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Dubai Municipality logs over 1.5 million

food products in 2023

Story by Amjad Saleh • 18h

DUBAI, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) -- 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.

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, contributing to
increased growth, development, and enhanced investment opportunities.”

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