Procedure for approval of slaughterhouses to export meats (poultry meat and red meat) to the United Arab Emirates

Regular notification 2018-03-07
G/SPS/N/ARE/145

Description

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has issued a new ministerial decree on procedure for approval of slaughterhouses for export to the United Arab Emirates. The procedure mainly involves the following points:
Specifies basic requirements for approval related to good hygiene practice and food safety regulations, including declaration document and document review and assessment checklist (attached Model 5);
Electronic application procedures, and responsibilities associated with the service for approval and renew; and
Auditing frequency.

For additional information contact the Ministry via the e-mail: foodsafety@moccae.gov.ae.

Keywords

Territory protection; Food safety; Human health