Food Import and Export Management Information System (FIEMIS):

In support of the UAE's digital transformation and trade infrastructure development, ADAFSA launched a project to manage food import and export information in June 2022. The Food Import and Export Management Information System (FIEMIS) provides a single window for importers and exporters to submit and track orders, in addition to facilitating procedures for imported food products based on the database available to ADAFSA and its partners.

It also provides the service of releasing imported food shipments before the shipment arrives at the port, as well as tracking import and export orders. The scope of the platform includes registering and converting all food import and export activities to a unified control platform that will cover field operations based on the risk-based system, business operations, and service automation. The food import and export platform is a success story for digital transformation and the development of trade infrastructure, and contributes to the sustainable development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.

To view the short film explaining how FIEMIS functions, click here​

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This is a regular inspection task carried out by ADAFSA, using video call with the establishment's official using the self-control application, to verify the establishment's compliance with food safety requirements.​

In support of the UAE's digital transformation and trade infrastructure development, ADAFSA launched a project to manage food import and export information in June 2022. The Food Import and Export Management Information System (FIEMIS) provides a single window for importers and exporters to submit and track orders, in addition to facilitating procedures for imported food products based on the database available to ADAFSA and its partners.

It also provides the service of releasing imported food shipments before the shipment arrives at the port, as well as tracking import and export orders. The scope of the platform includes registering and converting all food import and export activities to a unified control platform that will cover field operations based on the risk-based system, business operations, and service automation. The food import and export platform is a success story for digital transformation and the development of trade infrastructure, and contributes to the sustainable development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.

Results:

• Reducing paperwork transactions and customers' dependence on visiting ADAFSA's service centres.
• The ability to submit orders and clearing food shipments before the shipment arrives at the port.
• The ability to request inspection of food shipments at the company's warehouses.
• The ability to track the status of the shipment (food products/status of food samples electronically).
• Facilitating trade and enhancing the attractiveness of importing through Abu Dhabi ports, without compromising food safety.
  
   FIEMIS Services:
• Request company registration
• Request food product registration
• Request food import
• Request food export certificate
  
• Request food shipment transfer
• Rejected food shipment requests
• Request return to country of origin
• Request food sample re-analysis
• Request food destruction certificate

To view the short film explaining how FIEMIS functions, click here

To view ADAFSA's request user guide, click here

ADAFSA has developed a training program and issued a basic food safety training certificate. It requires all food handlers operating within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to gain a knowledge and understanding that will help to ensure food is handled safely throughout food chain. The program includes five main modules that focus on food safety:

• Cross Contamination
• Cooking/ Processing (where applicable)
• Cleaning
• Chilling
• Food Safety Management (where applicable)

In case of any inquiries regarding product safety or production processes, please contact the responsible food inspector or the EFST Program and Certification Team efst@adafsa.gov.ae

To view the EFST Program and Certification Requirements document, click here

To view the list of approved EFST companies and the approved testing center, click here

To view the EFST Training Platform, click here