UAE is cutting salt and sugar in everyday foods – what will change for you?
Dubai: The bread, flavoured yoghurt or packet of chips you regularly buy in the UAE could gradually contain less salt, sugar or fat under new food rules being introduced across the country. The UAE has started implementing limits on sodium, sugar and fat in selected packaged foods , with manufacturers, importers and other food businesses given phased deadlines to comply. The aim, according to the…
The United Arab Emirates is introducing new food regulations to decrease the amount of sodium, sugar and fat in packaged products. The aim is to improve the nutritional value of everyday foods and reduce obesity and other health problems caused by poor diets. The rules will apply to both locally made and imported foods, affecting products ranging from bread and yoghurt to chips and processed cheese.
The maximum allowed amounts of these ingredients will become stricter over time, with some products being limited to as little as 370mg of sodium and 5g of sugar per 100g. Food companies will have phased deadlines to comply, but existing stock can remain on shelves for up to a year. Violations can result in fines of up to Dh500,000 for businesses.
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