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2/26/24, 11:21 AM Dubai Municipality logs over 1.5 million food products in 2023 - Emirates News
Dubai Municipality logs over 1.5 million

food products in 2023

DUBAI: 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 conta iners. 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.' Source: Emirates News Agency

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