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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Abu Dhabi shuts down food trading firm over public health violations
Abu Dhabi shuts down MS Food Trading over serious food safety violations/Representative Image Abu Dhabi authorities have ordered the administrative closure of MS Food Trading after the establishment violated Law No. (2) of 2008, which governs food safety in the emirate. The decision, issued by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa), cites the business as posing a risk to public health. Reason for Closure Adafsa officials found that MS Food Trading failed to comply with safety regulations that apply to all businesses handling food, including restaurants, groceries, and trading firms. The violation triggered immediate enforcement action due to the potential threat to consumers. Under the law, food violations are taken seriously if they involve: Poisonous or toxic substances Excessive pesticide residues Banned food additives Radioactive contamination Harmful allergens or veterinary drug residues Expired or bacteria-contaminated food Worm-infested items Cross-contamination during handling Meat from sick or improperly slaughtered animals Misleading food labels or adulterated products Adafsa conducts routine inspections across Abu Dhabi to monitor food-related businesses and enforce food safety standards. Will the Business Reopen? The closure is not necessarily permanent. According to Law No. (2) of 2008, the authority may keep the business closed: Until the owner addresses and corrects the violation, or Until a final court decision is issued Reopening can only occur after official approval from Adafsa. The law ensures that no establishment resumes operations unless it meets all safety and compliance requirements.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi closes food trading business for risk to public health
The emirate often inspects establishments including restaurants, food trading, groceries, and other businesses that deal with food in any manner Abu Dhabi closed MS Food Trading for violating a law related to food, and posing a risk to public health. The emirate often inspects establishments including restaurants, food trading, groceries, and other businesses that deal with food in any manner. The administrative closure order by Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) comes after the establishment was found in violation of Law No. (2) of 2008. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Is the closure permanent? According to the law, officials may close the establishment "until the owner overcomes the violation or a final court decision is issued by the court". In all cases, the establishment shall not be re-opened unless an official approval is issued by the Authority. What is considered a food violation? Food is considered harmful to health in a variety of cases, including if the food contains poisonous material, high pesticide residues, banned food additives, radioactive contamination, harmful allergens, or hormones with high veterinary or other residues. If the food is expired, contaminated with bacteria, worms, handled in conditions with exposure to cross contamination or comes from a sick animal or one that died prior to slaughtering, this also constitutes a violation. In addition, several provisions list types of misleading labels and food adulterated with different kinds of substances which may lead to the closure of the establishment.
The National
20-06-2025
- Health
- The National
Abu Dhabi restaurant closed over food safety violations
An Abu Dhabi restaurant has been shut down after a food safety inspection. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) announced on Friday that Al Rabia Restaurant, in Gayathi – Al Dhafra Region – has been administratively closed due to food safety violations. A post on X states that practices in the restaurant pose a 'serious risk to public health'. It follows the closing down of five restaurants and one supermarket in the emirate last month. Lahore Garden Grill Restaurant & Cafeteria in Al Khalidiya; Karak Future Cafeteria in Abu Dhabi Island; and Al Maqam Corner Restaurant, Pak Ravi Restaurant (branch 1) and Salty Desi Darbar Restaurant, all in Musaffah Industrial Area, were closed, as was the Rich & Fresh Supermarket in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. All food outlets undergo regular inspections to ensure high food safety standards, Adafsa said. The authority also urged the public to report any violations, including suspected food contamination or non-compliance, by calling the Abu Dhabi Government's freephone number on 800 555. Driving up standards The authority carries out tens of thousands of inspections each year in an effort to protect the health of the public and take enforcement action against restaurants that break the rules. The National spent a day with food inspectors last year to take a closer look at how they work to raise food health standards. The authority said outlets with confirmed cases of food poisoning are shut with immediate effect and cannot reopen until they pass an inspection. Establishments where customers previously suffered food poisoning and outlets that had complaints made against them through official channels are most likely to be under enhanced scrutiny, as is any business that was given a low grade in previous inspections. Assessments are conducted at restaurants, cafes, cloud kitchens and schools, as well as businesses that recently received a licence to operate. Inspections happen without notice and can vary in frequency. Watch: A day with Abu Dhabi's food inspectors
Khaleej Times
29-04-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi shuts down restaurant for posing significant risk to public health
Authorities in UAE's capital Abu Dhabi have shut down a restaurant for posing a "significant risk to public health." On Tuesday, April 29, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) said that it shut down Select Restaurant in Al Falah Street in Abu Dhabi. The restaurant, holding trade license number CN-1023844, has been found in violation of Law No. (2) of 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its associated legislation. Furthermore, its practices pose a significant risk to public health, the authority said. On Thursday, April 10, the authority decided to administratively close Kohinoor restaurant located in New Shahamah for posing a significant risk to public health. In 2024, a number of dining outlets and eateries in the emirate were closed down for failing to comply with the emirate's regulations. The authority conducts regular checks of eateries and restaurants in the emirate, often shutting down places that are not operating up to local standards or violating food-related health and safety laws.
Khaleej Times
29-03-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi shuts down food establishment over safety violations
In a move to protect public health, authorities in Abu Dhabi have shut down a cafe for posing a risk to public health and safety. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) announced on March 29 that it had closed a food establishment in the emirate's Mussafah 9 after it was found to be in violation of food safety regulations. Gold Lucky Baqala - L.L.C, with trade licence number CN-5229047, was shut down for violating food safety Law No. (2) of 2008 in Abu Dhabi. The authority emphasised that these violations posed a significant risk to public health. For any food safety concerns or complaints, residents are urged to contact 800 555. Abu Dhabi
