EVALUATION STAGES
Stage 1
Entry criteria
- Verification of compliance to entry requirements including inspection reports, and certifications
Stage 2
Evaluation
- • Onsite audit and verification of systems maintained to ensure food safety, sustainability, and nutritional quality of food
- • Customer feedback and interviews
Final
Jury evaluation
- Presentations from finalists and review of management commitment by specialized jury.
The evaluation will be focused on:
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Vision and values of the organization
- Alignment with Dubai’s strategic vision
- Compliance to relevant regulatory requirements
- Evidence of proactive governance mechanisms
- Food Safety Excellence:
- Level of maturity in food safety culture
- Effectiveness of food safety management system
- Supplier management program
- Response to emergencies
- Programs to ensure continual development and employee empowerment and upskilling
- Nutrition, Sustainability and Social Responsibility:
- Commitment to nutrition and health programs in Dubai
- Commitment to food loss and food waste reduction strategies
- Environmental and social responsibility programs
- Ethical Practices and Stakeholder Engagement
- Technology and Innovation:
- Use of targeted technology tools and solutions to enhance food safety and sustainability
- Digitalization and data-driven approaches
