# Abu Dhabi issues sensory-testing guideline for novel foods

> The guideline sets a controlled research pathway for safe tasting and sensory studies of innovative foods.

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- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:20:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-20T14:20:10+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-08
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Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC), with ADAFSA and Abu Dhabi Investment Office, developed a guideline for sensory evaluation of novel foods. The 8 October announcement covers technologies including cell-cultivated foods, alternative proteins and precision-fermentation products.

At ADIO’s PALT gathering on 11 October, officials also presented the guideline as support for safe tasting trials and collaboration between industry and regulators. Trials may take place in controlled research settings; ADQCC’s laboratory provides testing and technical evaluation, while ADAFSA reviews applications and issues the required approvals. The framework does not replace full market authorisation.

## Data

### AGWA projections for Abu Dhabi to 2045

ADIO projections for its AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance cluster.

Methodology: These are source projections through 2045, not achieved results; scope is the AGWA cluster’s projected impact in Abu Dhabi.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projected incremental GDP contribution | 90 | billion AED | 2045 | forecast | exact |
| Projected jobs | 60000 | jobs | 2045 | forecast | lower-bound |
| Projected investment attracted | 128 | billion AED | 2045 | forecast | exact |

Sources: <https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/economy/in-collaboration-with-abu-dhabi-agriculture-and-food-safety-authority-and-abu-dhabi-investment-office-abu-dhabi-quality-and-conformity-council-develops-abu-dhabi-guideline-for-tasting-and-sensory-evaluation/>, <https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/economy/organised-by-the-agrifood-growth-and-water-abundance-cluster-at-abu-dhabi-investment-office/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/abu-dhabi-guideline-novel-food-sensory-evaluation-2026/data/agwa-impact-forecast-2045?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/abu-dhabi-guideline-novel-food-sensory-evaluation-2026/data/agwa-impact-forecast-2045?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Abu Dhabi Media Office](<https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/economy/in-collaboration-with-abu-dhabi-agriculture-and-food-safety-authority-and-abu-dhabi-investment-office-abu-dhabi-quality-and-conformity-council-develops-abu-dhabi-guideline-for-tasting-and-sensory-evaluation/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-20; Published: 2026-10-08)
- [Abu Dhabi Media Office (PALT follow-up)](<https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/economy/organised-by-the-agrifood-growth-and-water-abundance-cluster-at-abu-dhabi-investment-office/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-20; Published: 2026-10-11)

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