The GCC's leading food safety training and consulting provider.

A certified provider of food safety training and consulting services, trusted by 750,000+ professionals. Serving the UAE, GCC, and Middle East since 2002.

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A trusted name in food safety for over two decades

RMK Experts began in 2002 as the shared dream of two people, founded by the late Dr. Rafiq Al Khatib. A visionary with over three decades of hands-on expertise across the MENA region in food hygiene, safety, and large-scale agricultural projects.

Today, we are a certified provider of food safety training and consulting services, licensed across six Emirates with three branches across the UAE. We deliver comprehensive, practical, and standards-aligned solutions that support managers, supervisors, and frontline teams in building strong food safety cultures and maintaining full compliance with national and international regulations.

HACCP certified ISO 22000 Dubai Municipality approved ADAFSA recognised 3 UAE branches Highfield accredited
RMK Experts team at World Food Safety Day
Switch Foods factory

Twenty-three years of getting it right.

Client success · KEZAD, Abu Dhabi · 2023

ISO 22000 certification for the UAE's first plant-based meat factory

The impact

ISO22000 FSMS certified by Bureau Veritas
2023certification achieved following full RMK consultancy

Switch Foods operates a pioneering plant-based meat production facility in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi. RMK Experts led the full ISO 22000 FSMS design, implementation, documentation, and pre-certification audit support — resulting in Bureau Veritas certification in 2023.

Client success · UAE & Qatar · 2013–2019

Six years as the primary food safety training partner for Carrefour

The impact

1,200+staff trained per year across all branches
70+hypermarket and supermarket branches covered in UAE & Qatar

From 2013 to 2019, RMK Experts served as the exclusive food safety training provider for Carrefour across all UAE and Qatar branches — delivering mandatory food handler certification at scale, ensuring full regulatory compliance year after year.

Client success · Sharjah · 2018

ISO 22000 certification for one of Sharjah's most iconic fresh markets

The impact

1year from engagement to BSI ISO 22000 certification
ISO22000 FSMS fully designed, implemented, and certified

Souq Al Jubail engaged RMK Experts to build a complete ISO 22000 FSMS across their fresh market operations in Sharjah. Over a 12-month engagement, we developed the full documentation, trained the team, and guided them to successful BSI certification.

Ongoing partnership · All UAE Emirates

Food safety training for Talabat Mart pickers across every emirate in the UAE

The impact

400+pickers trained per year across the UAE
25+Talabat Mart locations covered across all emirates

RMK Experts is the exclusive food safety training provider for Talabat Mart across the UAE — delivering certified training to mart pickers across 25+ locations spanning Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, and all other emirates.

What we stand for

Our core values

Everything we do is guided by principles rooted in our founder's legacy and our commitment to our clients and communities.

01
Heritage & reputation
Honouring the legacy built by our founder through excellence, integrity, and value-added service across every engagement.
02
Professionalism
Bringing deep expertise, rigorous standards, and genuine skill to every training course, audit, and consultancy project.
03
Integrity
Acting transparently, delivering on our commitments, and upholding the highest standards of honesty in everything we do.
04
Client care
Delivering prompt, attentive, and genuinely personalised service. Every client relationship matters to us.
05
Collaboration
Working as one team alongside our clients, partners, and regulators to achieve shared goals and lasting outcomes.
06
Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in every programme, every audit, and every interaction. Without compromise.

Our services

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Duration Issued by Location
Basic Food Safety Training (BFST)
6 hrs
Dubai MunicipalityFujairah MunicipalityRMK Experts
DubaiFujairah
Required by Dubai and Fujairah Municipalities for all food handlers. Covers cross-contamination prevention, temperature control, personal hygiene, and correct cleaning procedures.

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Essential Food Safety Training (EFST)
6 hrs
ADAFSARMK Experts
Abu DhabiAl Ain
Mandatory for all food handlers in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region (all sectors). Introduced by ADAFSA.


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Good Hygiene Practices (GHP)
6 hrs
Sharjah MunicipalityRMK Experts
Sharjah
Required by Sharjah Municipality for food handling staff. Covers personal hygiene, safe food handling, cleaning, sanitation, and workplace safety.
Basic Food Safety & Hygiene (BFSH)
6 hrs
RAK MunicipalityRMK Experts
RAK
Required by RAK Municipality for all food handlers. Two categories: General (retail, kiosks, warehouses) and High-Risk (restaurants, catering, manufacturing, bakeries).


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Person in Charge (PIC) certification
8 hrs
HighfieldTSI
DubaiSharjahRAKFujairah
Equips food business managers with HACCP principles and supervisory practices. Recognised by Dubai Municipality.

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PIC Advanced certification
10 hrs
HighfieldTSI
All Emirates
Advanced food safety management, hazard analysis, and Dubai Food Code compliance. Mandatory for higher-risk food businesses. Leads to Dubai Municipality PIC designation.


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Level 3 award in food safety
20 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
For supervisors, middle managers, and QA staff. Covers hazard identification, temperature abuse, cross-contamination, and risk management to prevent foodborne illness.


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Level 4 award in managing food safety
40 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
For managers in catering, manufacturing, or retail. In-depth exploration of hazards, controls, and development of effective food safety procedures. Also suited for food safety trainers.


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Level 3 award in HACCP for catering
8 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
For supervisors and managers involved in developing HACCP systems in catering environments. Equips learners to implement food safety management systems based on HACCP principles.


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Level 4 award in HACCP management
21 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
Advanced qualification for managers, HACCP teams, auditors, and enforcement officers. Covers designing, implementing, and critically evaluating HACCP plans.


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HACCP awareness seminar
4 hrs
RMK Experts
All Emirates
Introduction to HACCP principles for staff at all levels. Covers hazard identification, risk control, and preventive measures in food handling.


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HACCP internal audit course
8 hrs
RMK Experts
All Emirates
For supervisors, HACCP team members, and internal auditors. Covers planning, conducting, and reporting on HACCP system audits.


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Introduction to ISO 22000 seminar
6 hrs
RMK Experts
All Emirates
Overview of ISO 22000's structure, requirements, and benefits for managers, supervisors, and team members across catering, manufacturing, and retail.


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ISO 22000 internal audit course
16 hrs
RMK Experts
All Emirates
Practical skills to plan, conduct, and report internal audits per ISO 22000. Covers identifying non-conformities, evaluating compliance, and recommending improvements.


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Level 2 award in food allergen awareness & control
5 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
Essential allergen knowledge for food handlers in catering and retail, helping reduce risk for customers affected by allergens.


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Level 3 award in food allergen management
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Highfield
All Emirates
Advanced allergen management for supervisors and managers. Covers implementation of robust allergen control systems within food businesses.


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Level 3 award in developing a positive food safety culture
7 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
For managers and supervisors. Covers food safety culture, leadership commitment, and the role of staff training and competence.


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Level 3 international award in emergency first aid at work & AED
7 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
Skills to act as an emergency first aider: CPR, AED use, severe bleeding control, and choking response.


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Level 3 international award in emergency paediatric first aid & AED
7 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
For those responsible for infants and children. Covers unresponsive scenarios, bleeding, shock, choking, and safe AED use.


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Level 1 award in principles of health & safety
4 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
Foundational health and safety for any work environment. Hazard identification, risk awareness, and personal hygiene.


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Level 2 award in health & safety in the workplace
6 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
Core H&S practices for private and public sector employees. Individual responsibilities, risk assessments, and incident management.


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Level 3 award in health & safety in the workplace
24 hrs
Highfield
All Emirates
For supervisors, managers, and team leaders. Safety management systems, risk assessment principles, and hazard control methods.


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Basic pest control training – Technicians
5 hrs
RMK Experts
DubaiAbu DhabiAl Ain
For pest control technicians. Covers pest identification, pesticide handling, safety equipment, and regulatory compliance across the UAE.


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Advanced pest control training – Supervisors & managers
7 hrs
RMK Experts
DubaiAbu DhabiAl Ain
For pest control supervisors and managers across the UAE. Advanced techniques, team management, and regulatory documentation.


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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques
7 hrs
RMK Experts
All Emirates
Sustainable and environmentally responsible pest management. Advanced monitoring techniques, compliance documentation, and decision-making strategies.


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Working in confined spaces
5 hrs
RMK Experts
All Emirates
Safe entry procedures, hazard identification, PPE use, gas detection, ventilation, and emergency response for confined space activities.


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Water pipeline cleaning & disinfecting
7 hrs
RMK Experts
DubaiAbu Dhabi
Covers safe cleaning and disinfecting of potable water pipelines. Applicable to maintenance teams across the UAE.


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Water tanks cleaning & disinfecting Dubai Municipality approved
7 hrs
Dubai MunicipalityRMK Experts
Dubai Municipality approved course for water tank cleaning. Covers biofilm risks, approved cleaning methods, disinfectants, testing, verification, and compliance documentation.


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Our consulting team works alongside you to build food safety systems that are compliant, practical, and built to last. We cover everything from initial gap analysis through to full implementation and ongoing audit support.

01
HACCP system consultancy
Full development and implementation of HACCP-based food safety management systems, tailored to your operation and sector.
02
ISO 22000 FSMS consultancy
Gap analysis, system design, and implementation support to achieve ISO 22000 food safety management system certification.
03
SOP, GHP & GMP preparation
Development of Standard Operating Procedures, Good Hygiene Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices documentation packages.
04
Regulatory compliance & best practices
Ensuring full alignment with local food safety regulations across UAE municipal authorities and international best practice frameworks.
05
Second party food safety audits
Independent audits of your food safety systems to identify gaps, verify compliance, and provide clear, actionable improvement recommendations.
06
Supplier audits
Assessment of your supply chain to verify supplier compliance with food safety standards and your internal sourcing requirements.
Approved assessment centre

Pest control personnel certification

RMK Experts is an officially approved assessment centre by the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) for the assessment and certification of pest control personnel across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

This approval enables us to formally assess and certify professionals working in the pest control industry, ensuring they meet the nationally recognised competency standards required to operate across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Technicians Supervisors Managers Abu Dhabi Al Ain ADQCC approved

Contact us to enquire about scheduling an assessment or to find out more about certification requirements.

Courses available in
Arabic English Urdu Hindi Malayalam

Approved and recognised by the authorities that matter

RMK Experts is officially recognised and approved by leading government regulators, municipal authorities, and accreditation bodies. Every certificate we issue carries real regulatory weight.

Dubai Municipality
Dubai Municipality
Approved provider for BFST, PIC and PIC Advanced food safety training. One of few approved providers for water tank cleaning and disinfecting in Dubai.
ADAFSA
ADAFSA
Approved training provider for the Essential Food Safety Training (EFST) across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region.
KHDA
KHDA
Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Recognised training provider in Dubai.
ADQCC
ADQCC
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council. Approved assessment centre for pest control personnel certification.
Highfield Qualifications
Highfield Qualifications
Internationally accredited awarding organisation. Approved Highfield centre delivering Level 2, 3 and 4 food safety, health & safety, and first aid qualifications.
Sharjah Municipality
Sharjah Municipality
Approved provider for Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) training for food handlers, managers and supervisors across Sharjah.
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality
Approved for BFSH basic food safety and hygiene training. Issuing authority for the Food Safety In-Charge (FSI) Level 3 Hospitality and Catering certificate.
Fujairah Municipality
Fujairah Municipality
Approved provider for Basic Food Safety Training (BFST) across Fujairah.
ACTIVET
ACTIVET
Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Recognised partner for vocational training and professional certification in Abu Dhabi.

Who we serve

Some of our esteemed clients

Our client portfolio spans the full breadth of the food industry, from multinational hotel groups and international QSR chains to government regulators, fresh markets, and facility management companies across the UAE.

McDonald's
KFC
Burger King
Starbucks
Carrefour
IKEA
Marriott
Hilton
ADNOC
Emaar Hospitality
Jumeirah Group
Switch Foods
Souq Al Jubail
Rotana Hotels
Talabat
Spinneys
Lulu Hypermarket
Dep. of Health Abu Dhabi
SIRA
Transguard Group
Sodexo UAE
Compass Group
Agthia Group
Al Rawabi
Almarai

Among 250+ organisations served across the UAE, GCC, and Middle East.

Find us

Our locations across the UAE

Licensed across six Emirates, with offices serving clients throughout the region.

Head office
Dubai
206, Single Business Tower,
Dubai Business Bay
Landline+971 4 380 6674
Mobile+971 52 373 8711
Abu Dhabi
1404, Abdulla Bin Darwish AlKetbi Building,
Salam Street, corner Hamdan Street
Landline+971 2 673 8340
Mobile+971 52 995 1429
Al Ain
08, Bismi Store Building, 2nd floor,
Sultan Bin Zayed Road, opposite fish market
Landline+971 3 764 6104
Mobile+971 58 107 5922
Sharjah
The Business Centre,
Sharjah Publishing City SPC Free Zone
Mobile+971 52 373 8711
Ras Al Khaimah
The Business Centre, Compass Building,
RAKEZ, Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ
Mobile+971 52 373 8711
Fujairah
Serving clients throughout
the Emirate of Fujairah
Mobile+971 52 373 8711

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