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In-depth articles covering food labeling regulations, recipe management best practices, and industry trends across the GCC.

Compliance11 min read

NutriCheck and Nutrition in Charge: Dubai School Canteen Self-Audits

How Dubai Municipality's NutriCheck self-audit works, what the Nutrition in Charge (PIC) does, and a monthly checklist based on the official school guideline.

Mar 13, 2026Read
Compliance13 min read

Dubai Municipality School Food Requirements: 2026 Guide for Caterers

What Dubai Municipality requires from school caterers: Food Permit, Approved Menu, Smart Choices nutrient limits, allergens and supplier grade A/B.

Mar 10, 2026Read
Compliance10 min read

How to Become an Approved School Food Supplier in Dubai (2026)

What Dubai Municipality requires to supply school canteens: supplier criteria, the Food Permit and Approved Menu steps, menu change rules and ongoing duties.

Mar 9, 2026Read
Compliance13 min read

UAE Food Labeling Requirements 2026: Standards, Dates and Penalties

UAE food labeling rules for 2026: UAE.S GSO 9, the Arabic rule, date marking, UAE.S 192:2019 additives, allergens, halal, Nutri-Mark and penalties.

Jan 16, 2026Read
Compliance9 min read

Dubai Food Product Registration: ZAD, FIRS and Montaji Explained

How food product registration works in Dubai: the ZAD, FIRS and ZADI portals, label assessment, risk-based lab testing, and where Montaji fits.

Jan 16, 2026Read
Labeling10 min read

Abu Dhabi Nutri-Mark: Front-of-Pack Label Guide (2026)

Abu Dhabi's Nutri-Mark explained: A to E grades, the five first-phase categories, how scores are calculated, how to register, and its mandatory status.

Jan 10, 2026Read

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