A UAE food company has reportedly been caught selling frozen chicken weighing less than advertised on the product’s packaging.
Dubai Municipality’s Food Safety Department launched an investigation after reports from residents, according to Gulf News.
The incident is said to be the first of its kind reported in Dubai.
The department said samples of frozen chicken were collected from the market and one company was found selling poultry that weighed less than stated on labels.
“The results showed some discrepancies in the chicken weights,” said the civic body, according to the report. “The company has been informed and it took corrective actions to prevent a recurrence in the future reporting. Now, the market is being checked to make sure the chicken weights are accurate as part of the municipality’s procedures and control campaigns.”
A discrepancy of up to 50g in weight and labelled weight of frozen chicken is permissible, a senior official told Gulf News.
“The weights of frozen chickens are usually rounded off,” said. “In most cases, the weight of frozen chicken is found to be a little more than what is mentioned on the labels.
“There could be minor variations if the companies are not accurately calibrating their scales and balances. A difference of up to 50g is allowed. But any discrepancy beyond that needs to be investigated.”
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