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New Abu Dhabi food safety rule to be announced
A new food law with stricter provisions for food safety in the emirate will be officially announced on Thursday, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) told Gulf News.
Abu Dhabi: A new food law with stricter provisions for food safety in the emirate will be officially announced on Thursday, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) told Gulf News.
The new law, which gives more powers to ADFCA, will be announced at a function at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry at 10am on Thursday, said a senior official.
The new law will define the rights and responsibilities of all stake holders in the food sector, which will be explained at the function after its official announcement, said Mohammad Jalal Al Reyaysa, Manager of Communication and Information Department at ADFCA.
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