She called for not to be drawn into rumors or to circulate anonymous information
“Food Safety”: There is no truth to the existence of “artificial rice” in the markets
“Food Safety” confirmed the inaccuracy of the “artificial rice” videos.
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The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority confirmed that the videos recently circulated about the so-called "industrial rice" are incorrect, noting that all types of rice in the emirate's markets are suitable for human consumption.
It explained that it is working to verify all types of imported rice and traded in the markets, as it is subject to the requirements of the UAE technical regulation, through several control activities, including taking samples for laboratory analysis, virtual detection of consignments and products in the markets, and verifying the name and exact description of the rice that is Importing it at the ports, in addition to verifying the detailed agricultural and manufacturing processes it has undergone and what additives “if any” have been added to the product.
The authority reassured the public that it is keen to ensure that any unhealthy and unhealthy products are prevented from reaching the emirate's markets, explaining that it bases its various work on technical regulations, systems and legislation, all of which are based on scientific foundations and controls with international references, where they are constantly reviewed and updated based on the latest developments. .
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority works on the principle of openness, partnership and positive cooperation with the public, as it allocates many communication channels to receive inquiries, comments and questions from the public about any issue, topic or news regarding the health, safety and quality of food and agricultural products, and is keen to respond to them after verification, analysis and study. It participates in several national, regional and international systems for alerting, rapid warning and exchanging information about any food accident or any information related to the safety and health of any food or agricultural material or product, and takes the appropriate measures according to each case to ensure the health and safety of food and agricultural materials and products traded in the emirate’s markets .
The authority called on the public not to get carried away by rumors or circulate any anonymous information about food safety, and to communicate with the authority in the event of any information or complaints related to food safety through its accounts on social media, or through the Abu Dhabi government call center at 800555, where The authority's inspection teams follow up on any notification received from consumers, and the consumer is informed of the nature of the action taken regarding the notification he submitted.
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