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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.
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