G/TBT/N/ARE/606, G/TBT/N/BHR/693  
G/TBT/N/KWT/672, G/TBT /N/OMN/518  
G/TBT/N/QAT/67 1, G/TBT/N/SAU/1331, 
G/TBT/N/YEM/277  
 
3 April 2024  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN, THE STATE OF 
KUWAIT, OMAN, QATAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, YEMEN  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MOIAT)  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MOIAT)  
P O Box: 2166  
Abu Dhabi  
United Arab Emirates  
Tel.: (+971) 2 403 2613  
Fax: (+971) 2 671 0999  
Email: uaetbt@moiat.gov.ae  
Website: http://www.esma.gov.ae  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addit ion, where applicable):  Tobacco, 
tobacco products and related equipment (ICS code(s): 65.160)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Liquids and 
products used in electronic alternatives to traditional tobacco products; (11 page(s), in 
Arabic)  
6. Description of content:  This Gulf standard outlines the requirements for the liquids, 
tobacco, and products utilized in electronic alternatives to traditional tobacco products. It 
encompasses the following categories:  
• Liquids are formulated for use in electronic devices specifically designed for that 
purpose, irrespective of whether they contain nicotine or not.  
• Tobacco products (regardless of whether they are manufactured or non -
manufactured) are intended for use in de signated electronic devices.  
• Compound mixtures may contain nicotine or not, such as herbal mixtures and 
pastes prepared from permissible ingredients and intended for use in designated 
electronic devices.  G/TBT/N/ARE/606 • G/TBT/N/BHR/693 • G/TBT/N/KWT/672 • G/TBT/ N/OMN/518 • 
G/TBT/N/QAT/67, G/TBT/N/SAU/1331 • G/TBT/N/YEM/277  
 
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  It's important to note that this standard excludes n icotine patches, nicotine gum, and 
orally consumed products taken by chewing or sucking.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Reducing trade barriers and 
facilitating trade  
8. Relevant documents:   
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MOIAT)  
UAE TBT Enquiry Point  
Tel.: (+971) 2 403 2657  
Fax: (+971) 2 671 5999  
E-mail: uaetbt@moiat.gov.ae  
Website: http://www.moiat.gov.ae  
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