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UAE is a rising market globally due to its friendly trade policies and strategic location. In order to enter the market, a thorough understanding of the UAE business policies and product regulations is needed. UAE authorities have set in place…
UAE is a rising market globally due to its friendly trade policies and strategic location. In order to enter the market, a thorough understanding of the UAE business policies and product regulations is needed. UAE authorities have set in place regulations and safety requirements to maintain quality standards of the products entering the market and ensure consumer safety.
Some products are prohibited goods, the import or export of which is prohibited under the provisions of the Common Customs Law or any other regulation or law applicable in the Emirates. Whereas the restricted goods are those whose import or export is restricted under the provisions of the Common Customs Law or any other regulation or law applicable in the Emirates, and may only be released subject to the approval of the competent authority. Hence it would be useful to understand the regulatory framework of the UAE as it pertains to the products intended for market entry.
UAE has regulatory authorities on the federal level governing the entire country and authorities on the local/emirate level responsible for the regulation of products in the individual emirate: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
Restricted Goods
These goods require registration with relevant authorities prior to entry into the local market. The products can be subject to regulation on both levels and multiple authorities depending on the product scope.
Here are some restricting authorities and respective goods categories:
FEDERAL LEVEL
| AUTHORITIES | PRODUCT CATEGORIES |
| Ministry Of Climate Change & Environment | Live animals, plants, fertilizers, insecticides, etc. Examples: Permits required to import pets, Animal by-products, Seeds, Saplings, live fish, Insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, etc. |
| Ministry Of Defence / Armed Forces / Ministry of Interior | Arms, ammunitions, their parts and accessories, weapons, explosives, Hazardous materials, Fireworks and Firecrackers Body protection, and related equipment (like cleaning kits, gun belts, etc.) |
| Ministry of Health and Prevention – UAE | Pharmaceutical products Medical/ Surgical instruments and machines Examples: Narcotic/Controlled/Semi-controlled medicines, Medical and Diagnostic Equipment, Laboratory or Dental Materials, Raw Materials for use in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes, Precursor Chemicals |
| Ministry of Culture and Youth | Print materials, publications, and media products |
| Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation | Federal Nuclear Control Authority | Nuclear energy-related products Examples: All radioactive material and radiation sources used in medicine, research, and other industries |
| Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology | Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Metrology/Food categories Examples: New Tyres, Drinking Water, Honey, Low voltage equipment, Paints, Health protection equipment, Cosmetics/perfumes, E-cigarettes, and electronic hookah |
| Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority | Telecommunication Equipment-Examples: Transmitters and radio equipment, Wireless Devices, RTTE Devices |
| UAE Kimberley Process Office | Rough diamonds |
ABU DHABI
| AUTHORITY | PRODUCT CATEGORIES |
| Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council | Consumer products/ Construction Materials/Electrical product categories etc |
| Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority | Foodstuff, agricultural products |
| Abu Dhabi Customs | Supervision of all goods for import, export, and re-export |
| Abu Dhabi Civil Defense | Fire and safety products etc |
DUBAI
| AUTHORITY | PRODUCT CATEGORIES |
| Dubai Police | Alcoholic beverages |
| Dubai Municipality | Consumer products, Animal health, Environment, etc Examples: Foodstuff, Cosmetic/personal care, biocide/disinfectant, Supplements, Pet food, etc |
| Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) | Security systems, services, personnel, etc issuing security licenses, licensing security guards, and licensing security services |
| Dubai Civil Defense | Fire and safety products, Hazardous materials, etc Examples: Fire alarm systems, smoke detector systems, sprinkler systems, and other safety systems |
| Dubai Customs Dubai Customs | Supervision of all goods for import, export, and re-export |
SHARJAH
| AUTHORITY | PRODUCT CATEGORIES |
| Municipalities Affairs, Agriculture, & Livestock Department Sharjah City Municipality | Foodstuff |
| Sharjah Customs | Supervision of all goods for import, export, and re-export |
AJMAN
| AUTHORITY | PRODUCT CATEGORIES |
| Ajman Municipality & Planning Department (am.gov.ae) | Food products etc |
| Ajman Ports & Customs | Supervision of all goods for import, export, and re-export |
UMM AL QUWAIN
| AUTHORITY | PRODUCT CATEGORIES |
| Municipality of Umm Al Quwain | Food products etc |
| UAQ Customs Ports Free Zone and Customs Corporation | Supervision of all goods for import, export, and re-export |
FUJAIRAH
| AUTHORITY | PRODUCT CATEGORIES |
| Fujairah Municipality – Government of Fujairah | Food products etc |
| Fujairah Customs | Supervision of all goods for import, export, and re-export |
RAS AL KHAIMAH
| AUTHORITY | PRODUCT CATEGORIES |
| RAK Municipality | Food products etc |
| RAK Customs | Supervision of all goods for import, export, and re-export |
List of Prohibited Goods in the UAE
❌All kinds of narcotic drugs (considering the control of prohibited items in general and narcotic substances, where certain prohibited goods may be imported or exported subject to producing approvals of the competent authorities).
❌Gambling tools, machinery, and devices of all kinds.
❌Nylon fishing nets.
❌Live swine.
❌Used, reconditioned, and inlaid tires.
❌Radiation and nuclear fallout contaminated substances.
❌Items that contradict Islamic faith and public morals.
❌Paan and betel leaves.
❌Any other goods or items, the importation of which is prohibited under the Common Customs Law or any other law or regulation applicable in the UAE.
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