All the food outlets that intend to display or sell food outside their premises should get prior approval from the department.

In preparation for the Holy Month of Ramadan, Dubai Municipality has come up with a comprehensive plan along with stringent instructions to the owners of food establishments who plans to sell snacks outside shops during Ramadan.

The instructions issued by the food control department have been directed to all restaurants, cafeterias, sweet shops, bakeries and catering companies functioning in Dubai.

Khalid Sharif, Director of the Food Control Department said, “This year we have assigned a team of experienced food inspectors to ensure food safety for all preparing to observe the Holy Month. All the food outlets that intend to display or sell food outside their premises should get prior approval from the department.”

“Food establishments such as restaurants and cafeterias must co-operate with the department by adhering to the rules and regulations which are made to ensure safety and to avoid any possible risks to human health during the Holy Month,” he added.