Dubai Municipality conducted 52,233 inspection visits across the environment, health, and food sectors in the first half of 2024, ensuring adherence to standards in consumer products, food safety, and environmental practices.
The inspections aimed to maintain a robust food and health ecosystem, support flexible food supply chains, and ensure food security, contributing to Dubai’s appeal as a sustainable city.
Dr. Naseem Mohammad Rafee, Acting CEO of the Environment, Health & Safety Agency, emphasized the Municipality's focus on developing and enhancing safety across these sectors. The health and safety teams, consisting of 95 supervisors, carried out 26,566 inspections, including six campaigns targeting hotel facilities, shisha cafes, hair salons, beauty centres, workers' accommodations, and public markets. They also evaluated over 17,000 shipments of consumer products at ports to ensure compliance with safety standards.
The food safety teams performed 18,374 inspections in various food establishments, including restaurants, hotels, cafes, and commercial centers, with 2,733 reports filed on food safety issues. During this period, 1,373 new food establishments were opened, bringing the total to 25,000.
In environmental sustainability, the Municipality's teams completed 4,331 inspections, with a focus on projects, industrial, and service facilities. They utilized a smart inspection system to streamline environmental monitoring and conducted 783 inspections on marine environments and coastal regions, ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Additionally, 170 visits were made as part of the natural reserves monitoring program.
Public health inspections totalled 2,962, focusing on veterinary facilities and public health pest control companies. The Municipality also issued 305 No Objection Certificates for veterinary activities and 1,963 veterinary health certifications for export shipments. They managed 3,305 reports related to stray animals and animal welfare and inspected 160,402 slaughtered animals for food safety.
The Dubai Central Laboratory inspected 13,600 legal measuring instruments, achieving a conformity rate exceeding 99%. The comprehensive inspections reflect Dubai Municipality’s commitment to upholding high safety and quality standards in the Emirate.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
