Dubai Municipality postponed its decision on May 9 to commit food establishments operating in the emirate to calorie listings on the list of all foods provided in all establishments serving meals prepared in Dubai and decided that the order would be optional for two years. "The application of the calorie declaration procedure, whether in printed or digital menus, will be optional by food organizations," said the mayor. , For a period of two years, then consider the extent of its application mandatory or not, in light of the outcome of the reality of practical application of the results ».
The Municipality said that institutions wishing to obtain relevant procedures and evidence can contact the Department of permits and applied nutrition, either by e-mail or telephone. In a statement issued on May 19, the municipality stated that its decision to require the food establishments operating in the emirate to show calories on the list of all the food provided by the establishments serving meals prepared in Dubai is part of its efforts to promote awareness of the nutritional value of meals consumed by consumers, From knowing food information, to be the first local authority to do so.
The Director General of Dubai Municipality, Daoud Al Hajri, said that the calorie statement on the list of food items is part of the municipality's efforts to lead a healthier life. He pointed out that these efforts are in line with the National Agenda for Nutrition 2017-2021. Where the consumers resort to unhealthy food choices for easy access. The Municipality has therefore encouraged the food establishments to provide balanced and healthy meals to enhance the health of the community and to protect them from diseases caused by unhealthy meals.
According to the municipality's decision, the first time will be for restaurants, cafeterias and coffee shops with branches of more than five by the beginning of November. The second phase will include restaurants, catering establishments and hotels. The application will be in January 2020.
The first time will be for restaurants, cafeterias and cafes with branches over five, beginning in November.