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Abu Dhabi bans junk‑food placement at supermarket entrances, checkouts from 2027
Abu Dhabi will require supermarkets and online grocery platforms to stop displaying high‑fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods at entrances, checkout counters, end‑of‑aisle displays and prominent website sections starting 1 January 2027. The mandatory policy, developed by Healthy Living together with the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Department of Economic Development’s regulatory arm, the Department of Health, the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, the Quality and Conformity Council and the Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, applies to physical stores larger than 4,000 sq ft and to digital storefronts. While the products will remain available in regular aisles and on online listings, they may no longer be featured in high‑visibility locations. Mohamed Munif Al Mansoori, Director‑General of ADRA, said the move reflects the emirate’s commitment to consumer well‑being. Dr Ahmed AlKhazraiji, Executive Director of Healthy Living, said the approach is based on behavioural science and aims to make healthier choices the default option for shoppers.
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Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) · Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) · Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) · Dr Ahmed AlKhazraiji · Healthy Living · Mohamed Munif Al Mansoori
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The policy also applies to online grocery platforms, limiting prominence of HFSS products on homepages, search results, pop‑ups and checkout pages. www.expatmedia.net · secretabudhabi.ae · www.gulf-insider.com · gulfnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The policy applies to physical supermarkets larger than 4,000 square feet. www.expatmedia.net · www.gulf-insider.com · gulfnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Healthy Living launched the policy in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) and other local health agencies. www.expatmedia.net · www.gulf-insider.com · gulfnews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Abu Dhabi will implement a policy restricting placement of high‑fat, salt and sugar foods in supermarkets and online from 1 January 2027. www.expatmedia.net · secretabudhabi.ae · www.gulf-insider.com · gulfnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mohamed Munif Al Mansoori is Director‑General of ADRA and said the initiative reflects the emirate’s commitment to consumer well‑being. www.expatmedia.net · www.gulf-insider.com · gulfnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dr Ahmed AlKhazraiji is Executive Director of Healthy Living and said the approach is based on behavioural science to make healthier choices the default. www.expatmedia.net · www.gulf-insider.com · gulfnews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The policy does not ban the sale of HFSS products; they remain available in regular aisles and online listings. www.expatmedia.net · secretabudhabi.ae · www.gulf-insider.com · gulfnews.com