Abu Dhabi to Develop Regulatory Framework for Novel Foods
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to develop a regulatory framework for novel foods, including cultivated proteins.
The strategic initiative aims to establish a comprehensive and streamlined registration system, reducing the registration period by six to nine months and unifying registration requirements through a single-point contact system.
- Comprehensive registration system aligned with international best practices
- Reduced registration period for novel foods by six to nine months
- Unified registration requirements for new food products, halal certification, and production/import permits
- National database of approved food products
- Detailed technical and regulatory guidelines
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Author's summary: Abu Dhabi develops regulatory framework for novel foods.