Dubai shops told to withdraw flasks that may contain asbestos
Directive from Dubai Economy and ESMA comes in view of consumer health concerns.
All shops in Dubai have been directed by authorities to withdraw vacuum flasks that may contain asbestos in view of consumer health concerns.
The directive comes from the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector of Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED), along with the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA).
The DED, in cooperation with ESMA, is also launching an awareness campaign across outlets selling vacuum flasks in Dubai to ensure that the flasks do not contain hazardous asbestos.
Traders and consumers are urged to ensure that the flasks carry the ‘ECAS’ (Emirates Conformity Assessment System) mark issued by ESMA before buying them.
ESMA clarified that any appliance or utensil that comes in direct contact with food can be sold only subject to strict procedures laid down in the UAE Ministerial Decree No. (20) for the year 2015. The ECAS mark ensures the safety of the process of sourcing and certifying products meant to be sold in the local market.
