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UAE: Coca-Cola 'safe' to drink, authority confirms amid Europe recall

Products available in the country's markets are produced locally in the giant soda maker's bottling plants located in Abu Dhabi

Published: Thu 30 Jan 2025, 5:23 PM

Updated: Thu 30 Jan 2025, 9:19 PM

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Coca-Cola in the UAE is safe to consume and free of high levels of chlorate, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCaE) confirmed on Thursday.

MoCCaE and local regulatory authorities said that Coca-Cola products in local markets are safe and in compliance with food safety requirements and standards in the country.

Products available in UAE markets are not subject to the European recall of the product, as they are produced locally in Coca-Cola bottling plants located in Abu Dhabi, the Ministry said.

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MoCCaE issued the clarification after the European bottling unit of the giant soda maker Coca-Cola had on Monday said it has ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other beverages after checks identified high levels of chlorate.

The recall concerns cans and glass bottles distributed in Belgium, the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France and Luxembourg since November.

Chlorate can be found in foods as it derives from chlorine disinfectants widely used in water treatment and food processing.

In a 2015 scientific opinion, the European Food Safety Authority said long-term exposure to chlorate posed a potential health concern for children, especially those with mild or moderate iodine deficiency.

The UAE authority reiterated its continued commitment to monitoring food safety and protecting the health of consumers, through continuous coordination with all relevant authorities.

(With inputs from AFP)

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