Abu Dhabi drops ban on pie sale at schools

Abu Dhabi has dropped a ban on school canteens to sell pies but stopped the sale of dairy with high fat, the semi-official daily Alittihad said on Tuesday.

The Abu Dhabi Food Control Centre said canteens at all schools, which will re-open in September after the summer recess, can now sell all types of pies, including manaeesh and croissants, “in line with specific health rules”.

“As for dairy, school canteens are allowed to sell only low fat milk and its products, including labneh and cheese. Whole milk is not allowed,” the paper said, quoting a letter by the centre to local schools.

The centre also modified its previous rules for the area of school canteens, which now must be 20 square metres instead of 30 square metres.

“The centre is taking measures to improve nutrition and hygiene standards at school canteens, including better health conditions for canteen staff and those involved in supplying food to these canteens,” it said.

According to the centre, school canteens are not allowed to prepare food but to buy ready food items from suppliers. “The centre will conduct inspection of these canteens to ensure they abide by all these rules,” it said.

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