Health & safety
35Medical regulation, drug licensing and food safety.
August 2026
Health & safety Khaleej Times
Wastewater dumping penalties include vehicle impoundment and up to Dh100,000 fine
Action required Health & safety WAM
Abu Dhabi issues resolution on protection of species and habitats
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi supermarkets must remove junk food from checkouts by January 2027
due 1 Jan 2027
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi mandates healthy menu options in hotels and restaurants from October 2026
Action required Health & safety Abu Dhabi Media Office
Abu Dhabi mandates responsible food placement in supermarkets from January 2027
due 1 Jan 2027
July 2026
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi requires supermarkets to remove junk food from checkout zones
Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi shuts Yummy Indian Bite restaurant over food safety breaches
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Travellers warned to check overseas drug laws before flying with medicines
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
Dubai sets safety standards for public water coolers and charity fridges
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Drug use abroad still triggers UAE prosecution if traces found in system
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi Police issue travel safety advisory for summer break
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
UAE launches one-month consultation on non-human organ and tissue transplant rules
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