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ISO 22000 certification in Abu Dhabi
Achieve ISO 22000 certification in Abu Dhabi with Sterling: 8,100+ client engagements in 60+ countries, 20+ years.
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- Dubai office team
- Effivity software included
- Academy training included
Who asks for ISO 22000 in Abu Dhabi
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ISO 22000 certification in Abu Dhabi at a glance
Is your food business inside ADGM, inside KEZAD or neither? The answer shapes which rules you see first. ADGM-licensed outlets must follow the health and safety requirements issued by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, as Registration Authority Circular No. 35 of 2020 states, while KEZAD's food and agtech clients sit beside Khalifa Port and sell to retailers that audit suppliers. ISO 22000 offers both a food safety management system that joins HACCP with leadership, communication and improvement, certified by an accredited body. It suits caterers, ingredient suppliers, packers and processors who do not need a specific retail scheme. Sterling's Dubai office serves Abu Dhabi from Dubai, with Effivity and Sterling Academy included with the engagement.
Why ISO 22000 in Abu Dhabi
- Caterers and food outlets licensed in ADGMThey follow ADAFSA's requirements and often add independent evidence for clients.
- Processors and ingredient suppliers in KEZADThe group lists food and agtech, selling to customers who audit suppliers.
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Take the ISO 22000 readiness checkWhat drives ISO 22000 in Abu Dhabi
- ADGM Registration Authority Circular No. 35 of 2020: ADGM-licensed food establishments follow ADAFSA health and safety requirements; HACCP is not named zone rule
What ISO 22000 requires
Strip away the vocabulary and ISO 22000 requires a company to prove six things about keeping food safe from supplier to customer.
The detail is on the global hub: ISO 22000 explained →
ISO 22000 requirements, clause by clause in plain language →
How Sterling delivers ISO 22000 in Abu Dhabi
Sterling's Dubai office reviews kitchens, cold rooms and packing areas on site. One team carries the work from scoping to certificate.
- End to end, from one team
- Effivity ISO & GRC software
- Preferential Sterling Academy access, with complimentary awareness training for your people
- Internal auditor training for your audit team, as applicable to your standard
- Vulnerability assessment on ISMS engagements
The Sterling Promise: 100% on-time completion, 100% success, 8,100+ client engagements.Sterling does not certify. Certification decisions stay with independent bodies.
Regulations and accreditation for ISO 22000 in the UAE
The laws, regulators and accreditation route for ISO 22000 apply across the UAE, Abu Dhabi included. They are set out on the country page: ISO 22000 certification in the UAE →
Standards Abu Dhabi organisations combine with ISO 22000
ISO 22000 in Abu Dhabi: questions clients ask
What food safety rules apply to an ADGM-licensed outlet?
The ADGM Registration Authority requires licensed food and beverage establishments to meet the health and safety requirements in ADAFSA's circulars and guidelines, as updated over time, and monitors compliance. It does not name ISO 22000. Check current ADAFSA guidance before planning any certification.
When is ISO 22000 chosen over FSSC 22000 in Abu Dhabi?
When the customer accepts it. KEZAD's food and agtech clients sell to a range of buyers, and some name FSSC 22000 while others accept ISO 22000. Confirm the scheme in the buyer's supplier terms before you commit to the standard.
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Sources
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) — adgm.com
- Industrial manufacturing and processing — adportsgroup.com (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- ADGM Registration Authority Circular No. 35 of 2020: ADGM-licensed food establishments follow ADAFSA health and safety requirements; HACCP is not named — assets.adgm.com (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
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