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2/23/24, 1:12 PM Dubai Municipality Logs Over 1.5 Million Food Products in 2023
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

containers.

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,

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