The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of Day Mart Hypermarket LLC. The authority mandated the closure following repeated breaches of food safety regulations, stating that the hypermarket’s practices posed a serious risk to public health.
According to ADAFSA, the decision is in accordance with Law No. (2) of 2008 on Food Safety in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its associated regulations.
A food control report conducted by ADAFSA revealed multiple violations and a failure by the establishment to implement effective corrective measures. The regulatory body emphasized that such repeated non-compliance necessitated urgent intervention to safeguard both food safety standards and consumer health.
The authority also affirmed that the administrative closure order will remain in effect as long as its causes exist. The establishment may resume operations after rectifying its situation, fulfilling all requirements for practicing the activity, and removing the causes of the violation.
ADAFSA highlighted that the closure and the identification of observed violations are part of ongoing inspection efforts to strengthen the food safety system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It underscores its supervisory role in ensuring that all establishments comply with food safety requirements. All types of establishments and food products are subject to periodic inspections by ADAFSA’s inspectors to guarantee compliance with the highest food safety standards.
The authority also encourages the public to communicate with them and report any violations detected in any food establishment, such as non-compliance or suspicion of food content, by calling the toll-free number for the Abu Dhabi Government, 800555. ADAFSA’s inspectors will take the necessary measures to ensure the delivery of safe and sound food to all members of the community in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
