tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21258644.post5119735578849858456..comments2024-03-27T15:45:49.926+04:00Comments on Life in Dubai: Sharjah's dangerous foodSeabeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06939892206726271433noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21258644.post-64415767051463945492009-06-12T21:39:56.398+04:002009-06-12T21:39:56.398+04:00I work as a food safety enforcement officer in Dub...I work as a food safety enforcement officer in Dubai and I want to assure you that we are working hard to improve the food safety standards in the Emirate. The news paper reports were defenitely scary, but provided little scientific evidence to prove that it was a case of food poisoning from restaurant. <br />I personally spoke to a few news reporters and none had a clue about what they were writing. <br /><br />HACCP standards are mandatory for all food manufacturers and big hotels. We are also developing HACCP based systems for smaller outlets and such systems will be implemented over the next couple of years.<br />US that has one of the best food safety system in the world, but 76 million people become ill each year. It is a difficult task to ensure food safety in country where 90% of its foods are imported. lack of ecientific expertise when compared to the west, technological advancements etc are a big handicap for the region. One cannot compare a food control system that is still young to systems in countries like US, UK or Australia that have progressed over several decades. but, I can assure that we are one of the most progressive countries when it comes to enhancing food safety.<br /><br />Please feel to contact me if you require any further information.Bobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463335537898709126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21258644.post-25989682261948705552009-06-07T17:22:33.832+04:002009-06-07T17:22:33.832+04:00Seabee, you are so right. Most countries have loc...Seabee, you are so right. Most countries have local legislation that is detailed and well-written to cover the transportation of Dangerous Goods by road. <br /><br />Frequently this legislation is written in similar style format to the IATA DG codes that regulate transport by air cargo. <br /><br />I am unsure if the UAE has such legislation - hence the abscence of Hazchem signage and charts etc...... I digress but you will also never see a truck being put "over the scales" here to check legal weight...Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473866776176076777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21258644.post-2602277840746975662009-06-07T16:58:29.812+04:002009-06-07T16:58:29.812+04:00Dave, now you come to mention it I've realised...<b>Dave,</b> now you come to mention it I've realised there's an absence of almost <i>any</i> of the 'hazard' plates seen on trucks in Europe, Oz etc.Seabeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939892206726271433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21258644.post-33661912958900509792009-06-07T15:52:46.679+04:002009-06-07T15:52:46.679+04:00It is interesting to note when you leave the regio...It is interesting to note when you leave the region and venture to different locations how many road transport vehicles proudly display the "HACCP Compliant" stickers on the side. <br /><br />This is the international standard of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points adopted and enforced in numerous countries to pro-actively prevent problems with food and pharmaceutical transport.<br /><br />Rarely is this standard seen (or used) here in the UAE, and I would question whether any of the inspectors involved in the assessments of trucks have any working knowledge of it at all.<br /><br />But well done for what the authorities are doing as a start. With summer definately upon us the potential for disaster is huge.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473866776176076777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21258644.post-45724960370780196992009-06-07T15:25:40.636+04:002009-06-07T15:25:40.636+04:00Shocking. They should be closed down AND fined.Shocking. They should be closed down AND fined.Mme Cynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355953658329997837noreply@blogger.com