Administrative procedures against 330 violating food establishments in Abu Dhabi during "Ramadan" The Abu Dhabi Authority for Agriculture and Food Safety has carried out, since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, 5190 inspection and awareness visits to food establishments in Abu Dhabi, to monitor wrong practices and correct them through the approved procedures, so as to ensure access to the highest The levels of food safety in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to achieve the welfare and safety of society, in the context of its intensive inspection and awareness campaigns on food establishments in, and to continue its efforts to enhance the level of food safety in the emirate and ensure the compliance of food establishments in it with all health requirements and Circulars special precautionary measures issued by the Commission on the prevention of the virus Corona emerging (Kovid -19).
The authority revealed that the inspection visits resulted in verification of the fulfillment of 4860 establishments to meet the necessary requirements, and the taking of 330 administrative measures against establishments that do not comply with the instructions and requirements, represented in issuing 252 final warnings, 21 warnings and 50 warnings, in addition to editing 7 other violations, as the authority targeted during its visits Food presentation and preparation facilities and food outlets, as well as establishments that provide other food activities.
The authority indicated that at the beginning of the holy month, it formed a special team of its inspectors to ensure that the establishments adhere to the circulars issued by the authority and the items related to food safety, and follow up the implementation of measures to prevent the emerging corona virus, noting that it takes direct and strict measures in the event of monitoring cases Mismatch affects food safety.
She noted that the inspection efforts of this team focus on food stores, distribution centers, suppliers and retail stores and verify their efficiency in meeting the nutritional needs of society in accordance with the best foundations and standards for food safety.
The inspectors work to ensure the application of health and food safety standards in these establishments, especially in the areas of storage, preparation and display, in addition to educating workers in the most important good practices that ensure food safety, such as dealing with food in healthy ways in terms of preservation and storage, and attention to the general hygiene of the areas of preparation , And make them aware of the importance of maintaining personal health and hygiene and providing the necessary disinfection and sterilization materials in the facility, and caring for hand-washing in the facilities designated for that, in addition to commitment to wear protective clothing such as headgear, masks and gloves, and caring for Aq door openings and windows in special storage areas, to establish the responsibility of food handlers in compliance with the practices and requirements for food safety.
The Authority also launched a wide awareness campaign for all segments of society, including workers in the food industries, food dealers and consumers, to provide health guidance and guidance to them in all stages of the food handling chain, from receiving, storing, preparing, preparing, cooking, preserving and providing in addition to raising awareness about potential risks caused by Wrong behaviors and practices in dealing with food and food within the facility, and the Authority continues its awareness efforts through its official accounts on social media to raise the level of community awareness of the best proper food practices and safe handling of food and reduce operations Waste.
The Authority invited the general public to communicate with it and report any violations that are monitored in any food establishment such as non-compliance or suspicion of the contents of the foodstuff through calling the toll-free number for the Abu Dhabi government 800555 where the happiness team in the Authority deals with the reports and takes the necessary action, to ensure the arrival of Safe and safe food for all members of society in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.