Healthy Living and the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority have introduced a new policy focused on the responsible placement of food and beverage products in supermarkets and on their online platforms. The move points to a coordinated effort to shape how items are presented to shoppers both in physical stores and in digital grocery spaces.
Based on the announcement, the policy is aimed at the placement and visibility of products rather than the products themselves. That suggests supermarkets may need to review store layouts, shelf positioning, and the way food and drink options are highlighted on websites or apps.
The initiative fits into a wider public health approach that encourages better-informed consumer choices. By addressing product placement in retail settings, Abu Dhabi authorities are signaling that the shopping environment can influence buying habits and overall dietary patterns.
For retailers, the policy creates a clearer framework for how food and beverage items should be displayed across in-store and online channels. While the brief announcement does not outline detailed requirements, it marks a notable step in linking supermarket practices with healthier living goals in Abu Dhabi.
