Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority to conduct Total Diet Study

Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is conducting an extensive Total Diet Study (TDS) in Abu Dhabi. The aim of the TDS is to evaluate the extent to which consumers are potentially exposed to different chemical contaminants in the food they consume daily. This study is considered the first of its kind in the country and is part of ADAFSA’s continuous efforts to ensure the safety of food, promote public health, and enhance the quality of life in Abu Dhabi.

In the comprehensive two-year study, due to be completed by December 2025, food samples will be collected from various sources where food is sold in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra regions. These sources include department stores, retail stores, grocery stores, fast food restaurants, and traditional restaurants. The TDS aims to analyse commonly consumed foods, prepared in ready-to-eat form, including meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, grains, beverages, water, and other daily-consumed foods.

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