About Us

Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority is the local authority in charge of agriculture, food safety, food security and biosecurity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It aims to develop a sustainable agriculture and food sector and protect the health of animals and plants to enhance the biosecurity and achieve food security. In addition, the authority is responsible for preparing plans, programs and activities in the field of agriculture, food safety and food security.

The authority is assigned to control and inspect the Emirate's food and agriculture establishments, farms, agricultural inputs, imported and exported food and agricultural items or those produced in the country and circulated in the Emirate, to ensure the access of safe food to the community. It also supervises the establishment and management of emergency food reserves in cooperation with the competent authorities.

The Authority is creating partnerships and investments with investment funds, investors and the private sector in the areas of its work, as well as issuing the needed licenses and permits to undertake any agriculture or food activity according to legislation in force.

Roles and Responsibilities

Oversees the establishment and management of strategic food reserves for emergencies and crises in coordination with government agencies and in cooperation with the private sector., while increasing local production, improving its quality and maximizing its contribution to the food security system.

To promote the Bio-security concept which is an integrated strategic approach to analyze and manage risks related to human, animal and plant health to prevent the spread of animals and plant diseases and to protect humans from their risks by controlling infectious and epidemic diseases affecting animals and agricultural pests and prevent their spread.