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2/23/24, 1:12 PM Dubai Municipality registers over 1.5 million food products in 2023
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 tons 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 containers.

Priority

Sultan Al Taher, Director of the Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality,

emphasized the Municipality’s commitment to prioritizing 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.”

Al Taher stated that Dubai Municipality has been making proactive efforts to ensure the

safety and well-being of the community from food-related risks. This can be achieved by
consistently monitoring all institutions and activities in the food sector throughout the year.

The aim is to uphold food safety standards and ensure compliance with approved quality

standards, further enhancing the quality of life for both residents and visitors of Dubai.

Proactive protection

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