Abu Dhabi shuts down three food facilities for violating food safety requirements

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down three food facilities, two in Abu Dhabi and one in Al Ain, for violating Law no. 2 for 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the legislation issued thereunder as well as for their danger to public health.

The shut down facilities included Abu Dhabi-based Cettinad Multi Cuisine and Restaurant, which holds trade licence CN-1070357, Nasayem Al Nil Pastries & Sweets in Al Jimi in Al Ain, which holds trade licence CN-4472448 and Diamond City Supermarket in Musaffah, which holds trade licence CN-1247285.

The ADAFSA explained that the food control report stated that the administrative closure decision against the three facilities came as a result of their repeated violations and their failure to fulfill food safety requirements, which necessitated an instant measure to be taken to ensure food safety and consumers’ health.

The ADAFSA affirmed that the administrative closure order would remain in effect until the facilities correct the violations and meet all the necessary requirements to ensure the health and safety of food.

The administrative closure decisions and detection of abuses came as part of the inspection efforts aimed at strengthening the food safety system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ensuring that all facilities meet food safety requirements, while focusing on proactive protection of consumers, the ADAFSA said.

The ADAFSA called on the public to communicate with it and report any food violations or any doubt about the contents of a food item by calling the Government of Abu Dhabi’s toll free number 800555, enabling its inspectors to take the necessary measures for the ultimate aim of providing safe food to all Abu Dhabi inhabitants.