Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority ensures food safety in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and guarantees that the food is fit for human consumption. It also conducts the necessary research and studies on safe food and issue rules, regulations and standards on food items sold or offered for human consumption.

In the emirates of Dubai and Sharjah, food safety falls under the scope of the respective municipal authorities.

Local municipalities oversee food safety requirements and ensure that products have correct labels and expiry dates for consumption. They conduct random inspections across all food stuff stores and restaurants to ensure the quality of food supplied and to ensure that it is suitable for people to eat.

For more information, check the links below:

• Food safety - Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority
• The food safety website - Dubai Municipality
• Import and re-export requirements for food stuff - The Food Control Department - Dubai Municipality
• Food code (PDF, 1MB)- Dubai Municipality
• Food safety - Ministry of Climate Change & Environment
• Sharjah Food Safety Programme.