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6/7/24, 1:49 PM Dubai Municipality hosts second session of Dubai Food Safety Forum to raise awareness

The Forum welcomes a significant number of government and private entities, as well as

several international organizations, like the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change,
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dubai Future Foundation, Food and

Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), along with several experts and food

safety activists at the local and international levels.

In light of the growing number of issues facing the world, such as the prevalence of food-

borne illnesses and the effects of climate change on food, the Forum covers debates,
opinions, and experiences that are centred on the importance of ensuring food safety for

all segments of the society. Participants will also discuss crucial recommendations for the

global food sector, such as implementing robust and enhanced surveillance systems,
ensuring food safety through the creation of regional and international food safety

contingency plans, and collaborating across all sectors to guarantee prompt and efficient

response to potential threats. This is significant as the timely and accurate exchange of
information among relevant partners, including the government sector, helps to control the

outbreak of food-borne diseases, thereby strengthening risk management and
assessment.

Likewise, Dubai Municipality conducted an induction on ‘DM Food Elite,’ aimed at

educating audiences about the importance of the program. The session recognised the
groups that made significant contributions to Dubai's robust food safety system and

highlighted their accomplishments in a variety of fields, especially innovation and

sustainability.

Dubai Municipality has celebrated the World Food Safety Day every year since its

inception, with the participation of food establishments and agents in the UAE, key

government sectors, as well as educational institutions and international organisations,
most notably the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This

year’s event serves as more evidence of the Municipality's commitment to a safe and
healthy future for its communities.

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