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4/30/2025
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SCM Conducts 12,000 Food Establishment Inspections, Closes Two Warehouses for Violations
Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) announced it carried out 12,256 inspection visits to food establishments during the first quarter of this year to ensure full compliance with health standards and regulations and to strengthen the emirate's public health system. As part of these routine and surprise inspections, the SCM closed two food warehouses for failing to adhere to approved health requirements and for storing banned food products prohibited from circulation in Sharjah. Immediate administrative and legal measures were taken against the violations, as part of the ongoing efforts led by the Food Control Section.
Jamal Juma Al Mazmi, Director of the Health Control and Safety Department at SCM, confirmed that inspection teams were able to seize the prohibited products before they entered the market. The seized goods included food products banned from use in the emirate, as well as others that did not meet health and safety specifications. The SCM promptly confiscated and disposed of the materials following established procedures and ordered the closure of the warehouses.
Al Mazmi emphasized that inspections are conducted based on clear standards covering all aspects of food preparation, storage, hygiene practices, and staff health certifications. Employees are also required to undergo training under the Sharjah Food Safety Program. The standards include additional requirements related to cleanliness, maintenance of facilities, and proper use of equipment.
Khalifa Bu Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director of the Control and Inspection Department, added that inspection teams operate within an integrated system to monitor negative practices that impact public health and city appearance. He noted that the teams coordinate closely to take immediate action when violations are detected and praised their high level of precision, observation, and professional competence