Processes in the food industry (ICS code(s): 67.020); Food products in general (ICS code(s): 67.040)

Draft Cabinet Decision on Reorganizing Nutritional Composition Limits for Certain Food Products Offered by Food Establishments in the UAE; (4 page(s), in Arabic)

The notified draft Cabinet Decision on Reorganizing Nutritional Composition Limits for Certain Food Products Offered by Food Establishments in the UAE introduces mandatory maximum limits for sodium and calorie content (per 100 grams) for selected categories of food products offered by food establishments operating in the UAE.

The measure applies to food establishments with 20 or more branches, including restaurants, cafés, cloud kitchens, and digital food platforms.

The regulation:

·        Defines targeted food categories (burgers, pizza, chicken products, potato products, sandwiches)

·        Establishes maximum limits for sodium and calorie content per 100g

·        Requires compliance across all components of the food item (including bread, sauces, and additives)

·        Assigns enforcement responsibilities to national and local health authorities

·        Establishes administrative penalties for non-compliance

The measure aims to improve the nutritional profile of widely consumed foods and support national public health objectives.