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Food Control Department Approval Overview Dubai is one of the biggest worldwide exchanges for the import and export of foodstuff. The Food Control Department Dubai constructs a present-day assessment framework to meet the desires of brokers and ensures that applicants meet the protocols in food security. Food Control Department approval is required for import and export of foodstuffs in Dubai for security purposes. Who Needs This Approval? Business Type Purpose Restaurants Commercial food service establishments Cafés Coffee shops and light food service Cafeterias Food service facilities Hotels Hospitality food services Food Import/Export Trading of foodstuffs Requirements for Restaurant or Cafeteria Approval The following requirements must be met to obtain restaurant or cafeteria approval: Requirement Specification Floor and Ceiling Must be easy to clean Walls Light-colored, fire-proof, and non-toxic materials Drainage System Proper drainage system required Ventilation Proper ventilation to avoid suffocation Pest Control Contract duly signed by a Pest Control company Drainage/Water Connections Must be underground and not visible to guests Exhaust/Smoke Must be kept 2 meters higher than the nearest building to prevent smoke entering adjacent buildings Cleanliness Must look tidy with no stains on tables Chemical Storage Separate storeroom required for all cleaning chemicals Project Types Covered Project Type Description Restaurant Full-service dining establishments Cafe or Cafeteria Light food and beverage service Hotel Hospitality food service operations Others Other food-related businesses Approval Process The Food Control Department approval process involves: 1. Layout Preparation - Engineering company helps prepare the layout according to Food Control Department requirements 2. Documentation - Gathering all required documents and permits 3. Submission - Submitting application to Food Control Department Dubai 4. Review - Authority reviews compliance with food security protocols 5. Inspection - Site inspection to verify compliance 6. Approval - Final approval issued upon meeting all requirements Contact Information • Phone: [number redacted] • Email: [contact redacted] • Location: Cheddar Cheese Tower (O-14 Tower) - 17th Floor - Business Bay - Dubai - UAE