Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04 NOV 2024 | United Arab Emirates | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report identifies certificate requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products destined for the United Arab Emirates. | Click here |
| 2 | 04 NOV 2024 | United Arab Emirates | FAIRS Country Report Annual | This report covers food and agricultural import regulations and standards in the United Arab Emirates. U.S. agricultural suppliers are advised to consult with local importers prior to shipping to verify application of these requirements on their products. | Click here |
| 3 | 13 NOV 2023 | United Arab Emirates | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | This report covers food and agricultural import regulations and standards in the United Arab Emirates. U.S. agricultural suppliers are advised to consult with local importers prior to shipping to verify application of these requirements on their products | Click here |
| 4 | 13 NOV 2023 | United Arab Emirates | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report identifies certificate requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products destined for the United Arab Emirates. This report is to be used in conjunction with the 2023 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report for the United Arab Emirates | Click here |
| 5 | 07 MAR 2023 | United Arab Emirates | UAE Updated Technical Regulation for Animal Slaughtering According to Islamic Rules | On November 30th, 2022, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) published the updated mandatory technical regulation UAE.S. 993/2022 “Animal Slaughtering Requirements According to Islamic Rules”, and effective date December 1st, 2023. | Click here |
| 6 | 24 OCT 2022 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | | This report covers food and agricultural import regulations and standards in the United Arab Emirates. U.S. agricultural suppliers are advised to consult with local importers prior to shipping to verify application of this tax on their products. This report is intended to be used in conjunction with information provided in the 2022 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Export Certificate Report for the United Arab Emirates. | Click here |
| 7 | 20 OCT 2022 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report identifies certificate requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products destined for the United Arab Emirates. This report is to be used in conjunction with the 2022 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Country Report for the United Arab Emirates. | Click here |
| 8 | 28 OCT 2021 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report covers food and agricultural import regulations and standards in the United Arab Emirates. U.S. agricultural suppliers are advised to consult with local importers prior to shipping to verify application of this tax on their products. | Click here |
| 9 | 22 OCT 2020 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report covers food and agricultural import regulations and standards in the United Arab Emirates. | Click here |
| 10 | 02 MAY 2019 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | This report identifies certification requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products destined for the United Arab Emirates. Updates to UAE approved certificates for shelf-stable products include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Certificate to a Foreign Government: Food for Human Consumption. This report is intended to be used in conjunction with information provided in the 2018 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Country Report for the United Arab Emirates. | Click here |
| 11 | 01 MAY 2019 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | In 2018 the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced new and amended regulatory requirements related to the importation and sale of agricultural goods. Notable policy changes include the registration process for food products, additive standards, halal, and conformity assessment measures. U.S. agricultural suppliers are advised to consult with local importers prior to shipping to ensure regulatory compliance. This report is intended to be used in conjunction with information provided in the 2018 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Export Certificate Report for the United Arab Emirates. | Click here |
| 12 | 12 MAY 2014 | United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report discusses the food import regulations in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, referred to in this report as GCC-4. The report highlights the common regulations as well as the differences among them in the application of the regulations. | Click here |
| 13 | 31 DEC 2012 | United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | The United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a member of the GCC, continues to collaborate with other 5 member states to unify the rules and regulations governing food imports in the region. This report provides detailed information on UAE food import procedures, regulations and laws. | Click here |
| 14 | 25 MAR 2012 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | The United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a member of the GCC, continues to collaborate with other 5 member states to unify the rules and regulations governing food imports in the region. This report provides detailed information on UAE food import procedures, regulations and laws. | Click here |
| 15 | 06 APR 2011 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), six countries that include the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The Office of Agricultural Affairs (OAA) in Dubai covers Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and UAE (also known as the GCC-5). | Click here |