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Dubai Municipality logs over 1.5 million

               food products in 2023






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               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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