UAE: ADAFSA commits to enhancing community welfare and safety on World Food Safety Day

UAE: ADAFSA commits to enhancing community welfare and safety on World Food Safety Day

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), on the occasion of World Food Safety Day, which falls on 7th June, affirmed that its supervisory role is one of the most important mechanisms for achieving food safety in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

ADAFSA indicated that it conducted a total of 33,643 inspection visits to food and agricultural establishments, both plant and animal, operating in the emirate of Abu Dhabi during the first quarter of 2023. Of these, 20,001 visits were in Abu Dhabi, 9,378 in Al Ain, and approximately 4,269 in the Al Dhafra region.

Such routine inspections aim to monitor and rectify any malpractices in food establishments and agricultural establishments, employing approved procedures, follow-up visits to ensure compliance, or conducting visits to address administrative orders or closures.

During the first quarter of this year, approximately 46 percent of the establishments visited demonstrated full compliance with all food safety requirements. Furthermore, 10,987 establishments, comprising 33 percent of the total, were issued warnings for minor violations. A minimal proportion of 2 percent (703 establishments) were found to have committed violations, prompting the Authority to take appropriate action.

In terms of food shipments inspected during the same period, approximately 23,866 shipments underwent examination at