
UAE (Ras Al Khaimah): New Food Safety Monitoring Programme Launched for Home-Based Food Businesses
Khaleej Times, 20 September 2025: Local authorities have implemented a new food control programme to regulate safety standards for home-based food businesses in Ras Al Khaimah.
The programme establishes a risk-based regulatory framework that includes a comprehensive manual outlining minimum health and safety requirements specific to home licences. Field inspections will be conducted using a risk assessment system, with a graduated approach to enforcement starting with warnings before proceeding to fines.
The Food Control Department Director explained that the programme operates under current federal and local legislation, with clear roles defined for both regulators and licence holders.
The new regulatory system aims to ensure compliance while supporting the growth of home-based food enterprises through education and structured guidance. Officials have confirmed that enforcement will follow a staged approach, prioritising education and warnings before implementing penalties.
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