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ANNUAL REPORT 2009 Contents جـهـاز أبــوظـبـي للرقابة الغذائية ABU DHABI FOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2009 Contents - Message from the Chairman 5 - Message from the Delegate Member 6 - Members of the Governing Board, ADFCA 9 - Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority • The Authority: A brief introduction 10 • Objectives behind the setting up of ADFCA 12 • Vision, Mission and Corporate Values 15 • Summary of the Strategic Plan 2009 – 2013 17 • Development plan for the agriculture sector 19 - Accomplishments & Performance Indicators • The legislative side 21 • The executive side 25 • The Awareness side 41 • The Corporate side 45 - Financial Statements 55 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 2009 3 Message from the Chairman The publishing of this report marks a new and able to attain a high degree of food brilliant stage in the history of Abu Dhabi Food safety in the emirate, palpable to its Control Authority (ADFCA). It builds on the citizens, residents and visitors on the one consistent efforts undertaken by the Authority in hand and to its consumers and producers on the emirate of Abu Dhabi ever since its inception in the other. This is in spite of the teething troubles 2005 with a view to evolve and establish a distinctive that ADFCA has had to contend with. model in monitoring food safety. ADFCA has, over the past five years, achieved substantial successes One of our principal objectives at this stage is to alter the in its diverse fields of engagement and will pursue widespread impression - shared by food distributors, owners its ideals further in the years to come. and workers at outlets - that ADFCA’s activities center around imposing fines and punishments. We have always stressed that our The decision to bring agriculture under ADFCA’s purview as per Law No.9 of foremost concern is food safety for the consumers. The Authority, in 2007 is a highpoint in the new stage. The Governing Board employs all its fact, has been sincerely spreading awareness and sensitizing people on powers and resources to put the emirate on par with the best in the world the importance of food safety. We have been trying to impress upon our in terms of the food safety standards followed here. The aim is to ensure target audiences that we are trying to enhance the quality of their businesses that, internationally, ADFCA is among the most advanced and effective by inculcating in them the fine nuances of food-related laws in the country. organizations in the field of food safety by widening its range of experience, developing its capacities and instituting the finest systems, technical know- The Authority’s awareness drives have actually translated the principle of the how and scientific programs required from time to time. ‘discerning consumer’ into a social reality, leading the consumer - now well- informed and conscious of food safety issues - to not only grasp its functions The decision to integrate agriculture and livestock management into the to the last detail but to rush to bring to our notice any violation he/she Authority is meant to achieve a set of important objectives. The chief among chances upon in the local market. these is to develop the two sectors – agriculture and livestock management – through implementation of the best practices in the administration of We hope this report offers you a glimpse into our successes and natural and environmental resources for the benefit of future generations accomplishments in the year 2009. May God give us the strength to raise the and to transform the emirate into a pioneer in food production. The purpose bar on food safety in Abu Dhabi still higher and to continue on our journey is to ensure pride of place for the emirate on the map of the world’s premier to further successes under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin centers for research and development (R&D) and to strengthen its association Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, following the directives of His Highness with other R&D organizations across the globe that focus on agricultural Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and and livestock production. Ultimately, we aim to preserve our cultural and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and with the sincere environmental values while achieving absolute food safety in Abu Dhabi. efforts of all the men and women of this country. ADFCA’s organizational efforts have resulted in a tangible dynamism enveloping all sections of the food distribution chain in Abu Dhabi - namely, His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sales outlets, importers, clients and the consumers. Thanks to the efficient Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and transparent discharge of duties by all concerned, the Authority has been and Minister of Presidential Affairs. 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 2009 5 Message from the Delegate Member The Abu Dhabi government is keen to ensure food constant interface between farmers safety in the lives of the people of the emirate. This and ADFCA experts will educate the springs from the conviction that the individual is former on all potential threats to their crops the main pillar of the nation and his/her food safety and livestock. is the red line that should never be crossed under any circumstance. Therefore, the country’s wise We would like to stress in this context the importance leadership established a long-term strategy that of close cooperation from the general public with our assigned primacy to people’s food safety on the food control system, be it the end consumers, producers or one hand, while on the other, stressed the need for importers. The food strategy of Abu Dhabi will result in many enhancing the quality of local food and agricultural positive outcomes in the days to come and we are confident of a products. promising food future for the emirate. The decision to bring the agricultural sector under the ADFCA illustrates the The government of Abu Dhabi reckons food safety and public health far-sightedness of the food safety strategy adopted by the emirate. This wise among its top priorities. Safety, stability, development or a bright future step will no doubt herald a bright future, with the Authority overseeing the remain figments of the imagination in the absence of healthy human beings entire range of food production activities ‘from the farm to the fork’. with sound minds and bodies. Safe and quality food nourishes wholesome generations of people who will create civilizations and erect beacons of The entire production process will be subjected to constant and strict science, creativity and development. Food is surely the elixir of life that supervision. The Authority’s main objective is to institute an integrated food nations guard zealously and keep safe and secure at all costs. safety mechanism ranging over the entire food production process at factories to guaranteeing safety at sales outlets so that food items reach consumers His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Bawardi, free from contaminants and diseases. At the same time, the government of Delegate Member & Secretary General Abu Dhabi strives to provide farmers with an integrated bouquet of services of Abu Dhabi Executive Council. and enlist them in the process of development. The idea is to enhance the quality of the agricultural products through technological support, making available to the farmers state-of-the-art tools and equipment. Besides, the government will strive to create awareness among farm-owners and farm- workers across the spectrum and to augment their capabilities through technological modernization resulting in better production quality and food self-sufficiency in the long run. The Authority’s informed and expert supervision on the ground will protect livestock and agricultural wealth from diseases and natural calamities. The 6 ANNUAL REPORT 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 2009 7 Members of the Governing Board, ADFCA H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Minister of Presidential Affairs Chairman of the Governing Board H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court Vice Chairman H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Finance Member H.E. Mohammed Ahmed Al Bawardi Secretary General, Abu Dhabi Executive Council Delegate Member H.E. Rashid Mubarak Al Hajri Chairman of Municipal Affairs Department Member. H.E. Hamad Al Hurr Al-Suwaidi Undersecretary, Department of Finance, Abu Dhabi Member H.E. General Saif Abdullah Al Shafar Undersecretary, Ministry of the Interior Member. 8 ANNUAL REPORT 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 2009 9 The Authority: A brief introduction As per a decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and Law No.2 of March 2005, ADFCA was established with a view to ensure food safety, guarantee the quality of food for human consumption and to conduct the necessary research and studies on safe food. In April 2007 and as per Law No. 5 pertaining to the amendment of the original law, the Authority was empowered to issue rules, regulations and standards to streamline food items sold or offered for human consumption. ADFCA consists of the following sectors: Corporate Services, Food Safety and Livestock Health, Strategic Planning and Performance Administration, Policies and Systems, Development, Agricultural Affairs, Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics. The foundational vision in establishing ADFCA was the restructuring of the food regulatory system in line with international best practices followed in the field of food safety. Enhancing the quality of life for the people and contributing to the general well-being of society was among the principal goals behind the setting up of the Authority, even while ensuring a fine balance between consumer protection and commercial dynamism.
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