MoCCAE confirms insect-free food in the UAE’s markets

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment affirms that the reports circulating on social media and in the media that some European countries are allowing the addition of insects in products are false and urges the general public to confirm facts with the UAE’s authorities.

• The Ministry affirms that local regulatory authorities are compliant with the technical regulations and standard specifications, especially regarding food safety and health, via laboratory tests conducted in accredited research facilities that can determine the origin of protein.

• Any food product that contains insects or their derivatives must be accompanied by a “Halal” certificate based on the fatwas issued by the competent authorities in the country.

• The Ministry has verified that all food products sold in the country’s markets must comply with health regulations and accepted specifications, guaranteeing that all food items meet Islamic Sharia’s Halal standards.