Key Takeaways
- ADAFSA and the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre signed an MoU to regulate hazardous materials in the agricultural sector.
- The agreement supports environmental sustainability, public safety, and improved regulatory processes.
- Joint initiatives will enhance data-sharing, digital transformation, and stakeholder awareness across Abu Dhabi.
- Leaders emphasized strengthened food and agricultural safety under ADAFSA’s mandate.
- The partnership aligns with UAE strategies on sustainability, food security, and responsible materials management.
ADAFSA and Hazardous Materials Centre Establish Cooperation Framework
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) and the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre have formalized a new Memorandum of Understanding to enhance hazardous materials handling within the agricultural sector. The agreement aims to reinforce public safety, environmental sustainability, and efficient regulation across Abu Dhabi.
The MoU was signed by H.E. Khalfan Abdullah Al Mansoori, Acting Director General of the Centre, and H.E. Dr. Tariq Ahmed Al Ameri, Acting Director General of ADAFSA.
ADAFSA Leadership Highlights Commitment to Sustainability and Food Safety
H.E. Khalfan Abdullah Al Mansoori described the MoU as a step toward integrated management systems:
“The signing of this MoU represents a strategic step that strengthens Abu Dhabi’s efforts to build an integrated system for hazardous materials management, ensuring the highest levels of environmental sustainability and community safety.”

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