The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is the government body responsible for food safety and biosecurity across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It licenses food establishments, sets food-control requirements and carries out inspections from farm and import through to retail and catering.
ADAFSA requires food businesses to operate HACCP-based food safety systems, employ trained food handlers and a designated person responsible for food safety, and maintain traceability and correct labelling. Its requirements align with UAE federal food law and international best practice.
The essentials of food-control compliance in Abu Dhabi.
Valid food licence with the correct activities and an approved food safety approach.
A documented, risk-based food safety management system suited to your operation.
Food handlers and a designated food safety supervisor with recognised training.
Controls for receiving, cold storage, cooking and hot-holding with monitoring records.
One-step-back, one-step-forward traceability and approved-supplier controls.
Correct product labelling and allergen information in line with UAE requirements.
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