Dubai is introducing a new green channel for food imports to make it faster and easier for eatables to reach markets.
According to Khaleej Times, the new channel will also potentially make groceries cheaper in the city.
The announcement came at the Dubai International Food Safety Conference (DIFSC) by Dubai Municipality (DM), which explores future directions in food safety and security.
The Green Channel initiative will use innovative technology and data analytics to reduce the time needed to inspect and release food when they are imported into the city, without compromising its safety.
According to experts, this will drive down overall operational costs, make food items cheaper and give fresher produce to customers.
Dawood Abdul Rahman Al-Hajiri, Director General of DM said companies that adhere to strict guidelines and import from low-risk countries will be able to get their products into the market easily.
He added that this will increase the motivation among food importers to maintain food safety. (NewsWire)