United Arab Emirates: Restaurant closed for violating the law, posing a risk to public health – News
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All food establishments are subject to regular inspections by the authority’s inspectors to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
A local authority in charge of food safety in Abu Dhabi has closed a restaurant for violating the rules.
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has issued a decision to “administratively close” the Koshary and Halwani Al Tahrir restaurant in Abu Dhabi.
“The restaurant, which has business license number (CN-3824604), has been found to be in violation of Law No. (2) of 2008 on Food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and accompanying legislation. Furthermore, its practices represent a significant risk to public health,” ADAFSA said in its order.
Law No. 2, first published in January 2008, on food within the emirate of Abu Dhabi is a key legislation based in the area of food safety.
The law “emphasizes consumer protection and ensuring the safety of food, whether imported or handled within the domestic market in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, as well as the responsibility of the private sector to ensure the highest standards of food safety.” and the role and mandate of food inspectors. ” ADAFSA stated in the description of Law No. 2.
ADAFSA has been conducting field visits and inspection campaigns to food establishments to ensure that they meet health and food safety standards and provide safe and healthy food to ensure the well-being and safety of all members of the community.
The general public has been urged to report complaints and safety violations by calling 800555.
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