Ramadan in UAE: Abu Dhabi launches drive to ensure food safety in holy month

Ramadan in UAE: Abu Dhabi launches drive to ensure food safety in holy month

Campaigns focus on monitoring and correcting wrong practices in food establishments

Published: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 6:09 PM Last updated: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 6:11 PM

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched an intensive inspection and awareness campaign during Ramadan to ensure the safe handling of food and reduce food waste as part of its efforts to enhance food safety in Abu Dhabi and achieve the welfare and safety of the community.

The inspection campaigns focus on monitoring and correcting wrong practices in food establishments including food stores, distribution centres, suppliers, sales outlets, supermarkets, groceries, restaurants, traditional kitchens and catering companies, to ensure food safety during the holy month.

They also target meat and fish markets and vegetable and fruit shops to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.

Meanwhile, the awareness campaign on food waste focuses on its harmful economic and environmental impacts, as ADAFSA provides a set of tips and guidelines to the public on preserving food and encouraging its optimal use.

ADAFSA said that its inspection teams are intensifying their visits to food establishments in the emirate to ensure compliance with the highest standards of food safety and hygiene in these establishments.

They also aim to raise awareness among workers