A health certificate from the place of origin, certifying the supervision by a veterinary of the slaughter and inspection prior to shipment, is usually also requisite. Some plant and animal imports may require a statement that the products are not contaminated by radiation. The import of pharmaceutical products is subject to prior registration with the Ministry of Health. Pharmaceuticals not listed on the Ministry of Health register cannot be imported into the United Arab Emirates. The responsibility for the completion of registration formalities rests with manufacturer and his agent.
Any unregistered drug is banned.
Marking of Goods and Packages Packages should bear the consignee's mark including port mark, and they should be numbered unless the shipment is such that the contents of the packages can be readily identified without numbers. No special requirements on merchandise in general. All foodstuffs not marked with production and expiry dates will be prohibited in all emirates. Country of origin, name of manufacturer, net weight in metric units and a list of ingredients and additives, if any, must appear on the label. Stickers and rubber stamping are not acceptable.