TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– This paper aims to provide an overview of the methods used, and results found, during an in-depth investigation into the status of food safety management systems in eight types of Abu Dhabi businesses. It is the second article in a Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes theme issue presenting a comprehensive government strategy for improving food safety management standards across the hospitality industry. Design/methodology/approach– The research process gathered quantitative and qualitative data from industry visits, surveys, interviews, document analysis, focus groups and stakeholder workshops. Findings– Standards varied across the industry, with distinct characteristics and patterns across the eight groups. Systems were most likely to be found to be in place within hotels. However, there were some issues with validation, documentation and particularly certification. In other sectors, there were lower levels of food safety management with some additional specific challenges. The baseline data identified, along with regulatory requirements based on international best practice, provided a detailed road map for outcomes to be achieved in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Originality/value– The article brings together a theoretical and practical discussion of food safety standards within the hospitality industry, with a unique insight into a practical application in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It will be of value to practitioners, researchers, policy makers and other stakeholders involved in the food industry.
VL  - 7
IS  - 1
SN  - 1755-4217
DO  - 10.1108/WHATT-12-2014-0038
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-12-2014-0038
AU  - Al Kaabi Ahmed
AU  - Al Mazrouei Alyazi
AU  - Al Hamadi Salma
AU  - Al Yousuf Mariam
AU  - Taylor Eunice
ED  - Dr Eunice Taylor
PY  - 2015
Y1  - 2015/01/01
TI  - Knowing the status: Gathering baseline data on food safety management across the Abu Dhabi hospitality industry
T2  - Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 17
EP  - 32
Y2  - 2024/04/18
ER  -