Essential food safety training (EFST) course in Abu Dhabi

Course overview

What this course covers

The Essential Food Safety Training (EFST) programme, introduced by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), is a mandatory course for all food handlers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi across all sectors — retail, catering, manufacturing, and slaughterhouse.

The training is delivered as a one-day course and focuses on the four fundamental pillars of food safety: Cross-Contamination, Cooking, Cooling, and Chilling.

Who should attend

Is this course for you?

This course is mandatory for all food handlers working in any food-related business in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, or the Western Region — regardless of sector.

This includes chefs, kitchen staff, food packers, retail staff, slaughterhouse workers, catering teams, and anyone who handles food as part of their role.

Curriculum

What you will learn

• ✓Cross-contamination prevention between raw and ready-to-eat foods
• ✓Safe cooking temperatures and verification methods
• ✓Correct cooling and chilling of food to prevent bacterial growth
• ✓Personal hygiene — handwashing, illness policy, and protective clothing
• ✓Safe food storage and stock rotation
• ✓ADAFSA regulatory requirements for food handlers
• ✓Record-keeping and documentation