Ministerial Decision No.577 of 2013 concerning the Standard Guide for Food Transportation. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Public health Food quality control/food safety Transport/storage Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products Fruits/edible nuts Potable water Meat Milk/dairy products Authorization/permit Inspection Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution issues the Standard Guide for Food Transportation aiming to develop a standardized methodology for the proper transport of food in order to maintain food quality and ensure safe and healthy food for consumers. The Resolution consists of 8 Annexes related to the various topics. Annex 1: General terms and requirements for means to transport food. Most of them are hygienic and related to the maintenance of temperatures (cold or hot depending on the circumstances) and the non-promisc Full text Website www.moccae.gov.ae