Abu Dhabi shuts down hypermarket for violating food safety regulations

Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down Mart Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi, which holds trade license no. CN-2208413, for violating Law no. 2 for 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the legislation issued thereunder as well as for its danger to public health.

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

ADAFSA affirmed that the administrative closure order would remain in effect until the facility corrects the violations and meets all the necessary requirements to ensure the health and safety of food.

The administrative closure decision and the detection of abuses came as part of ADAFSA’s plan to strengthen the food safety system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ensuring that all facilities meet food safety requirements, ADAFSA said, noting that all facilities are subject to regular inspection by its inspectors for proactive protection of consumers.

ADAFSA called on the public to communicate with it and report any violations in any food establishment by calling the Abu Dhabi Government’s toll-free number 800555, enabling its inspectors to take the necessary action for safe food for all members of society in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.