Abu Dhabi to set a regulatory framework for Novel Foods

    The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) have launched a strategic initiative to develop a regulatory framework for Novel Foods.

    The new regulatory framework will introduce a registration system for Novel Foods. This new framework:

        • Is aligned with international best practices, including those adopted in the UAE, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), by the European Union (EU), Singapore, and the USA.

        • Will reduce the registration period by 6-9 months.

        • Will create a single-point contact system that unifies and updates registration requirements for New Food products, Halal certification, and import permits.

        • Technical and regulatory guidelines will be developed to ensure transparency and reliability.

        • A national database of approved food products will be made available.

    The initiative aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a competitive and global hub for innovative food technologies, ensuring food security.

We will keep you briefed as new information becomes available.