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3/7/24, 11:29 AM Dubai Municipality conducts intensive monitoring campaigns for food safety and public health during holy month of Ramadan
Sultan Al-Taher, Director of Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, underscored the Municipality's
commitment to safeguarding the community against potential food-related risks. The primary objective is to attain
the highest standards of health and safety, aligning with the Municipality's overarching goals of establishing a
sustainable food and health system. This initiative aims to enhance standards in public health, improve overall
quality of life, and promote well-being within the community.

Al Taher said: “The focus points of Ramadan preparations include monitoring of food preparation establishments,
meals, and popular kitchens, warehouses, food and consumer complexes, hotels, hypermarkets, and markets.
The goal is to ensure that all residents in the Emirate can get nutritious, secure, and safe food that adhere to the
highest food safety standards.”

Al Taher highlighted that the monitoring and inspection campaigns will continue throughout the holy month of
Ramadan. Specialized teams will be dedicated to monitoring and inspecting the Ramadan camps, ensuring their
compliance with safety requirements.

Food safety priority

Dubai Municipality's campaigns are focused on ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards and health
regulations across various sectors. This includes the transportation, storage, preparation, and distribution of food
products, emphasizing on safety and hygiene in food storage and preparation. Additionally, the campaigns will
also ensure proper cooking methods and thermal preservation practices. It further will ensure compliance of
workers in these facilities, adherence to personal hygiene standards, use of gloves and headgear, and provide
occupational health cards.

Moreover, the campaigns are dedicated to ensuring the quality and sourcing of meat, emphasizing that it is
slaughtered within certified canteens. Additionally, there is a focus on promoting Ramadan products, ensuring
their quality and conformity with set standards.

It further includes health awareness and educational campaigns, along with workshops on vital food safety
standards, proper storage and preparation methods, strategies to minimize food waste, and guidelines for
maintaining public health and occupational safety.

Health and Safety

Dubai Municipality conducted inspection campaigns in smoking areas in cafes, restaurants, hotel facilities,
shopping malls, gaming zones, and events. The goal was to monitor and ensure compliance with health and
safety controls, standards, and requirements. It also involved checking the quality of indoor air and water
systems, evaluating elevator efficiency, and functionality of emergency exits.

The campaigns also aimed to guarantee the safety of consumer products traded and imported, ensuring
compliance with the requirements and standards set in the Emirate of Dubai. This included inspecting tobacco
and smoking products, perfumes, and smoking establishments within commercial centers. Additionally, the
campaigns aimed to ensure the rapid release of consumer products intended for distribution during religious
occasions, after verification of their adherence to health and safety requirements.

The Municipality conducts routine inspection and monitoring visits focusing on labor cities and community
markets. The primary goal is to ensure compliance with health and safety practices and requirements, aiming to
reduce negative phenomena.

Public Health

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