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