Abu Dhabi hotels must meet new healthy menu rules from October 1
Dubai: Hotels and tourism-licensed food outlets across Abu Dhabi will face full enforcement of new healthy dining requirements from October 1, including mandatory healthier choices across adult menus and stricter nutritional standards for children’s meals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances The rules require hotel restaurants and food and beverage outlets operating…
Effective October 1, hotels and licensed food outlets in Abu Dhabi must comply with new healthy dining regulations. These rules mandate that adult menus include at least one healthy option in each category, while at least half of children's menu items must meet approved nutritional standards. The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre's SEHHI classification system will help identify these healthier choices.
Additionally, establishments must serve low-sodium salt as the default option on tables instead of regular salt. This initiative, effective since July 1, aims to reduce sodium intake and improve heart health, with a study showing low-sodium salt can decrease strokes, major cardiovascular events, and premature deaths. The policies run concurrently with a broader effort to promote wellness across Abu Dhabi, involving collaboration between the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and the government-led Healthy Living movement.
Together, they will develop further health-focused measures and work with hospitality partners to expand initiatives that enhance the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors.
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