Hag Al Laila is an upcoming celebration that will be taking over the UAE. And as it begins today and will continue to February 16, authorities in Ajman have tightened the measures, especially related to food safety. In installing a sense of confidence amongst the people, here is more about this development.
Ajman Municipalities Tightens Food Security Ahead Of Hag Al Laila
As the middle of the night of Shaaban arrives, the Ajman Municipality and Planning development has already intensified its inspection campaigns across food establishments. This has been tightened to ensure that Hag Al Laila festivities do not get dampened with unsafe food. For this purpose, food establishments must ensure that consumer safety is maintained during the high-demand festive period.
As mentioned in a report by Khaleej Times, families are preparing for the traditional celebration that sees a surge in the consumption of sweets, juices, and festive treats. For this purpose, authorities have also intensified their efforts to verify the quality and safety of food products that are available for the people in the market. With the aim of enforcing strict compliance with health standards, intensified inspections, and advanced lab testing are being done to check if the food products meet the highest safety standards.
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Rigorous Testing Of Food Products
Food products like sweets and juices are consumed in large quantities during the festivities. So they are subjected to rigorous testing at the central food laboratories of the municipality. They examined the samples for compliance and focused on detecting any potential contaminant, harmful edit, or signs of spoilage. While the preliminary findings already shine the light on the fact that most of the food establishments adhere to safety and quality standards, people are still advised to be aware.
Yes, officials have warned violators against stringent penalties, if they are found not following the safety protocols. Not to mention, residents have also been encouraged to report any food safety concern on the hotline with the toll-free number 80070.
With such strict measures being undertaken to ensure there is food safety, it does instil a sense of confidence amongst the consumers.
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