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United Arab Emirates COUNTRY FAIRS REPORT FAIRS Country Report
Approved By: David Williams Prepared By: Mohamed Taha Report Highlights: Sections Updated: ALL
Disclaimer: This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Trade of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Dubai, UAE for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products. While every possible care has been taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since its preparation or clear and consistent information was not available. It is highly recommended that U.S. exporters verify all import requirements with local authorities through their importers, before sales conditions are finalized and goods are shipped. FINAL IMPORT APPROVAL OF ANY PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS INTERPRETED BY THE COUNTRY OF IMPORT AT THE TIME OF PRODUCT ENTRY.
the committee is working to harmonize existing standards with the guidelines of the Codex Alimentarius and other international organizations. Oman. Bio-technology subcommittee that is chaired and hosted by the UAE 2.). certifications and Halal labeling. sweeteners. Oman. forms working groups to address specific issues. Food Standards: The Gulf Standards Organization (GSO) is comprised of senior standards officials from the six GCC member countries and is responsible for developing food and other standards in the GCC.E.) into one GSO standard. this policy is employed
. The first standard outlines general Halal requirements and was notified to the WTO by Bahrain. This project is expected to be complete within a year. etc. fresh fruits and vegetables. grains.A. In June 2007. ATO Dubai covers Bahrain. the proposed standard will eventually apply to all GCC member countries. This new project will consolidate all Codex standards addressing all types of food additives (colors. The GSO has created subcommittees to follow-up on other issues related to food. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (U. while a notification may be submitted by a single GCC member. GSO members approved two new standards for food shelf life and labeling standards. Under the UCL. when the need arises. 1. Kuwait. Kuwait. differences still exist between some of the proposed new standards and existing international guidelines. tea. the “GCC Unified Customs Law and Single Customs Tariff” (UCL) was released. Customs and Tariffs: In January 2003. thus making it a domestic standard as well as a GSO standard.GCC-Wide Developments The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that also includes Bahrain. sugar. The GSO food standards committee has been actively updating food standards over the past few years. spices and seeds for planting are exempt from tariffs. some seafood. live animals. known as the GCC-5. GCC-5 countries except Bahrain. Additives subcommittee that is chaired and hosted by Saudi Arabia The GSO also. Based on the WTO notifications that have been reviewed thus far. interested parties who review these notifications should bear in mind that. each member country should officially adopt the standard. for the most part. Once a new standard is approved by the GSO food standards committee. However. The new standards bring the GCC into closer compliance with the guidelines of Codex Alimentarius and. typically one or two member countries submit the notification. However. They replaced old versions that were disputed among GCC member countries as well as other foreign countries. 3. The second standard outlines requirements for approving foreign centers. Consequently. flour. emulsifiers. A working group has developed two draft Halal standards. a product entering any GCC member market would pay the appropriate duty only at point of entry and would then be permitted duty free transit among GCC member countries. The UCL established a unified customs tariff of five percent on nearly all processed food products. It also established a single entry point policy. have officially adopted these new standards as domestic standards. Labeling subcommittee that is chaired and hosted by Oman. In theory. In practice. The GCC countries are currently working to update their food additive regulations. each GCC member should notify the WTO of a proposed new standard. In other words. offer more flexible requirements for importing foods from foreign markets. Bahrain is applying the standards provisionally pending official approval. Qatar and Saudi Arabia. in some cases.
However.One representative from the Animal Wealth Department. ATO Dubai has a number of these standards on file. In each of the country’s eight municipalities the respective health department is responsible for enforcing the federal food safety standards on locally produced and imported foods through its food control section. even partial shipments from opened containers.
. Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.One representative from the veterinary section of the eight municipalities of the UAE. Specialized committees have also been formed in response to global health and food safety concerns. However. Codex and ISO has approved about 700 food standards. in cooperation with other members of the GSO. . . will eventually receive single-entry treatment once customs procedures are fully unified within the next few years. a complete listing of standards is available from ESMA. the GCC Food Safety Committee developed a “Guide for Food Import Procedures for the GCC Countries.One representative from ESMA. The GSM is the coordinating body between the eight municipalities of other UAE federal entities.One representative from Al Ain University. each operates independently of one another.The Secretary General of the GSM. Food Import Procedures: During 2007. Historically. UAE Developments The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) is the responsible body. A senior official from ESMA represents the UAE at GSO meetings. Economy & Planning. . the UAE General Secretariat of Municipalities (GSM) has been responsible for establishing food safety regulations based on recommendations made by the National Food Safety Committee (NFSC) on food related matters and by the Veterinary Committee (VC) on meat and poultry related matters. . GCC member countries have decided to postpone the application of the guide to ensure that it complies with the guidelines of international organizations such as Codex Alimentarius. Partial shipments tend to be subject to the five percent import duty again in the country of destination. . The representatives of the eight food control sections of the eight emirates regularly meet under the umbrella of the GSM to discuss and coordinate issues of mutual interests and share information. SARS and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. through the GSO. a list is provided in Appendix III. it is expected that all goods.One representative each from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs. The UAE. Environment and Water Resources (Agriculture Section) and Health.” This guide is meant to unify the applied procedures for clearing food consignments as well as unifying the required import certificates for different types of foods.only with unopened containers transshipped between GCC markets.One representative each from the remaining five municipalities of the UAE. World Animal Health Organization and International Plant Protection Consortium.Two representatives each from the Abu Dhabi. and . The intent is to help facilitate the movement of food products within the GCC once customs unification is fully implemented. Examples include Avian Influenza. Dubai and Sharjah municipalities. for developing or adopting all standards. The Veterinary Committee (VC) consists of: . The National Food Safety Committee (NFSC) consists of: .
Exporters should work closely with their importers to ensure that their products will meet the needs of retailers. A food label must contain the following information:
. 4. Bulk cartons of fresh fruits and vegetables must contain most label information. Country of origin. and Sharjah are the major entry points for imported food products. While the UAE has accepted English-only labels in the past. The Dubai Municipality has started the application of this mechanism which is discussed later in this section. labels satisfy most UAE label requirements. but need not carry production/expiry dates. Abu Dhabi. Food is also imported via other land and sea ports. Exporters are encouraged to consult closely with importers on product requirements prior to shipment. The “mechanism” is still being discussed among UAE municipalities for a federal application. at production facilities and at the point-of-sale. and Net weight
Some products. but in smaller volumes. Fines are levied and products destroyed for severe violations. Most UAE officials work with companies to ensure that food and agricultural imports are not unduly disrupted or delayed at ports of entry. the contents of standard U. may be exempt from the Arabic labeling requirement. In cases where ATO Dubai has been asked to facilitate the clearance of detained shipments. bi-lingual labels are now required. General Requirements: The UAE has adopted Gulf standard GSO 9/2007 and GSO 150/2007 for labeling and shelf life as its domestic standards. greater transparency in the regulatory system and broader public dissemination of regulatory changes would likely further reduce the number of detained shipments. at least. production dating continues to be a key difference. As a general rule. The Food Department of the Dubai Municipality took the initiative to draft a food import “mechanism” which translates the labeling and shelf life standards to an application procedure.The municipalities of Dubai.S. 3. Labeling regulations apply to all products shipped in bulk and institutional-sized containers. Labeling Requirements:
A. However. Labeling regulations: Gulf Standard GSO 9/2007 is the updated GCC labeling standard. officials have often worked to find a fair resolution of the situation. 2. the following information: 1. Product description.
Section II. in descending order of trade volume and value. such products intended for institutional use. Ingredients. At present there are no environmental laws regulating food product packaging. Food products are regularly inspected at the time of importation. which can be disruptive to trade if proper prior notice is not provided. Occasionally. It also provides both the importer and the exporter further clarification to the standards and the method of application. However. Imported and locally produced food products are subject to the same food safety regulations and labeling requirements. Arabic stickers and labels should be legible and show. Abu Dhabi prefers to import food directly rather than have it transshipped from Dubai. municipalities act independently when issuing regulatory requirements. but the “mechanism” is designed to eventually provide greater clarity on this point. In general.
Such products are subject to certain restrictions. . as with all pork related products as ingredients. The month may be printed in numbers or letters." Alcoholic beverages and alcohol containing products can be imported but only through authorized importers who run their own retail shops. P/E dates printed on stickers are not an acceptable alternative. etc…) 1/.” “Valid until (date) from the date of production. using indelible ink.e. exporters may wish to steer clear of names traditionally associated pork on non-pork products such as turkey ham or beef bacon. .. . P/E dates must be printed in the following fashion. “Fit for….Ingredients in descending order of proportion.Country of origin. Pork products may be sold in designated excluded areas of retail stores and in certain restaurants. bar coding in lieu of P/E dates.” “Sell by (date).The foodstuff and ingredients which are known to cause hypersensitivity shall always be declared. this is not a requirement and such names are permitted.Production and expiry dates 2/. if any. printed or stamped directly onto the original label or primary packaging at the time of production. .
.” or the letter “E. The word “Production” or the letter “P” must precede the production date.Month/year for products with a shelf-life longer than three (3) months Under the month/year format. Labels for pork and pork containing products must comply with the general labeling requirements and must clearly state that the product contains pork. Other non-Halal meats (meat and poultry) are permitted import through an exemption issued by the Director. “Use by (date). The use of pork fat. i. embossed.from the date of production”.Net content in metric units. Food Control Section of the municipality. . There are no special labeling requirements for alcoholic beverages beyond what is typically required in the country of origin. exporter or vendor shall be declared on the label.Lot identification. both 3/08 and March 08 are acceptable formats. Only one set of P/E dates on the label is permitted. . . .The source of the animal fats (beef..Additives using their “E” number (group names are accepted) . buffalo. To avoid confusion with regulatory officials and consumers. 1/ Animal fats and ingredients should be sourced from animals that are Halal slaughtered.Special storage and preparation instructions.. can only be sold to non-Muslims via the designated areas/establishments. is restricted. importer. nor may recipes list pork. depending upon the shelf-life of the product: . the last day of the month is considered the expiry date.S. Exporters who list the first day of the month following the expiry date have run into issues when trying to clear shipments.Foods making health claims must be labeled accordingly and require pre-approval by the Ministry of Health.” “Use before (date). producer. The expiry date must be preceded by one of the following statements: “Expiration (date)”.The name and address of the manufacturer. distributor. For example.Product name (name of the food) in a prominent position on the label. . Food labels may not include pictures of pork. however. 2/ Production/expiry dates must be engraved. as well as U. .Day/month/year for products with a shelf-life of three (3) months or less .
The following products are exempt from expiration dating . 3. 4. Food intended for re-export. white sugar. Except for the 22 food items falling under section 4.4. local health officials will permit the importation of food products with minor labeling infractions. fully enforced since November 1. ATO Dubai strongly encourages exporters to have labels for new products pre-approved. dried vegetables. However. Exemptions are granted on a one-time basis and the sale of such products is usually limited to institutional end users. where the area largest surface area is less than 10 square centimeters. may be exempted from the requirements stipulated. depending on type of product and ingredients.As with food products.salt. This procedure is meant to facilitate the importation of products and reduce clearance time. Exporters should verify labeling requirements with their importers before shipping. tea.1. Application of this procedure is still in its early stages and is currently only being applied in Dubai. importers tend to prefer to have such products labeled with production and expiry dates.
. Costs involved vary. The same product may be subject to future random laboratory testing. dried legumes. While pre-approval is not required. fresh fruits and vegetables and vinegar." Production/expiry dates are required for pet foods. Small packages. The pet food label must contain the statement “Not fit for human consumption. The new/revised GSO 150/2007 (Expiration Periods of Food Products). food exporters will be allowed to ship products with the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life. 1. will provide less restrictive shelf life requirements for food products. Products imported specifically for the HRI sector. Laboratory testing is required on first consignments to the UAE. spices and other condiments. Most major municipalities offer the following services to facilitate food product imports: Pre-shipment approval of: Food Labels . While pre-approval is not required. Food ingredients for further processing or packaging. at no cost. Food intended for special patient groups and not sold to ordinary consumers.
Shelf life: The GSO revised and simplified its shelf-life standard in 2007. When approved and registered. rice. 5. as are Arabic stickers in lieu of Arabic labels. Products . The import “mechanism” prepared by the Emirate of Dubai allows the following products to carry English labels only.Copies of labels can be sent (fax copies or e-mails are acceptable) directly or through one of the importers to health officials for review and registration.1 which includes perishable products and baby foods. 2008 in the UAE. ATO Dubai encourages exporters to have their ingredients pre-approved for new products. If the largest surface area of the package is less than 10 square cm. labels for pet foods must be printed in Arabic.Officials will analyze a product to determine compliance with food ingredient standards. 2. as consumers often are not aware of this exemption. Arabic/English labels are permitted. the products bar code will be added to the municipality’s list of approved and registered products. Occasionally.
such as diet. EU or the U. nutritive value per 100 grams and proper use and storage. must contain detailed information about the product's vitamin and mineral contents. The food control section of the importing municipality. its wholesomeness and characteristics. U.S. standards. nutritional labeling is acceptable and may eventually be the basis for local nutritional labeling standards. antioxidants. the UAE recognizes the Codex Alimentarius standard that governs pesticide and other contaminant residue levels. The medical clinic of the municipality. Pesticides and Other Contaminants:
UAE Standard 382/95 (GS 382/94) Part I establishes limits of pesticide residues in agricultural and food products. preservatives. UAE Standard 23/2000 (GS 23/1998): 356/1995 (GS 356/94): 357/1995 (GS 357/94): 381/1995 (GS 381/94): Regulates Regulates Regulates Regulates the the the the use use use use of of of of food coloring additives. The standard stresses the need to use suitable materials that protect the integrity of the food.S. emulsifiers. UAE Standard 383/95 (GS 383/94) complements Part I.S. if a food product carries certain health claims such as “maintains sugar of blood pressure for certain number of hours”.S. Food Additives Regulations:
1. The U. exporter is encouraged to work closely with his importer to ensure the product meets UAE food additive requirements. laboratory officials usually refer to Codex.S. 3. In the absence of a GSO or UAE standard. antioxidants and non-nutritive sweeteners when reviewing new-to-market products. A permit must be issued to any importer prior to
. 5. residue standards will most likely meet future UAE standards. Packaging and Container Regulations:
There are no special packaging or container size requirements for food products. Chemical contamination is a growing concern of UAE authorities and efforts are underway to update local guidelines and improve testing procedures. addresses “General Requirements for Food Packages – Part I.
Section IV. health and baby foods.
Section V. However. UAE Standard 3. origin products are rejected due to pesticide or other contaminant residue. adopted as UAE Standard #839/2000.S. UAE Standard 4. stabilizers and
707/1997 (GS 707/96): Regulates the use flavors. There is no RDA labeling requirement. UAE Standard 2.
UAE officials are referring increasingly to the Codex Alimentarius and other internationally recognized bodies to determine permitted food additives. GS 839/1999. In general.B. Food products meeting U.
Section III. The federal Ministry of Health. Nevertheless. nutritional panel is acceptable. particularly for those additives not listed in relevant Gulf Standards. Rarely is an illegal food additive or ingredient detected in U. the U. If a food additive is not listed in any of the approved GCC standards. The UAE Ministry for Environment and Water is responsible for registering all types of agricultural chemicals that are imported. food preservatives. The Food Control Section of the respective Municipality should be contacted for further details.S. origin products. they must be cleared by one or more of the following bodies: 1. UAE Standard thickeners. Requirements Specific to Nutritional Labeling Labels for specialty foods. UAE health authorities look closely at the addition of food coloring. It is very rare that U. 2.
Islamic Center and notarized by the UAE Embassy/Consulate.gov before exporting. Exporters interested in taking advantage of this exception should see TC9024 or request a copy of the report from ATO Dubai at atodubai@usda.Country of Origin Certificate 1\ The Emirate of Dubai has agreed to accept “Free Sale Certificates” on a trial basis in lieu of “health certificates” for products that are not regulated by the Food Safety Inspection Service. 2\ Commercial Invoice Bill of Entry or Airway Bill Packing list . The UAE issued a decree in December 2006 requesting that foreign slaughter plants and Halal certifiers pay annual fees before exporting or certifying exports of products to the U. Many importers believe that legalization helps to reduce the occurrence of detained shipments. attesting to the product’s fitness for human consumption. yet they must be accompanied by a health certificate.S. Product samples must be clearly marked as samples and accompanied by a statement claiming that they are not for sale or commercial use. the Food and Drug Administration or other established U. Meat and poultry samples must be accompanied by a Halal certificate and FSIS export
. The U. Many U. Samples for food shows and other promotional events are routinely exempt from local labeling and shelf life requirements. Halal certifiers are paying these fees and the Government of the UAE has begun to ask U. This exception is intended for processed food products for which a health certificate is not typically issued by a federal or state regulatory authority.placing orders to buy any type of agricultural chemicals. certificates of origin and other documents legalized. ATO Dubai understands that UAE diplomatic missions will not legalize a certificate if it has not first been legalized by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce.E. This temporary exception is valid until October 16. However. 2009. exporters are not required to have any other documents legalized for export to the UAE.E.S.A. Aside from the Halal certificate and accompanying health certificate. Other Regulations and Requirements:
All imported food products must be accompanied by: A health certificate issued by the appropriate government agency in the United States. exporters report difficulties in obtaining health certificates for processed food products and this trial exception is designed to explore the possibility of lessening that regulatory burden. slaughter plants to pay these fees.S. a Halal slaughter certificate issued by a UAE-approved U. Exporters and importers should be aware that neither the Chamber of Commerce nor the Embassy (both of which charge a considerable amount of money for this practice) will verify the accuracy or consistency of the documents and products are occasionally detained upon arrival even when accompanied by legalized documents. 2\ The Halal certificate and the accompanying health certificate are the only documents that local food control authorities require to be legalized by the UAE Embassy/Consulate in the United States. requires Halal certificates for meat and animal products originating only from the United States. 1\ For meat and animal products. regulatory agencies. Brazil and China. many importers request that exporters have health certificates for other products.
Section VI. While local food authorities do not require a duplicate legalization by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce in the United States. There are no specific requirements for imported food samples.S.A.
Ministry of Economy and Commerce. The action was taken in an effort to reduce retail food prices. For import and re-export of live plants a phytosanitary certificate is required. Trademark infringement problems are rare in the food sector.health certificate. Copyright and/or Trademark Laws:
The UAE is tightening trademark and brand name protection rules. Trademark registration is the responsibility of the Trademark Section. it is recommended that a local law firm be retained. the UAE cancelled the exclusive agency agreements that were grandfathered from before 1996 for foods considered to be basic commodities. but these products cannot contain more than 0. Food
. Since 1998 the UAE Customs Authority has levied a commercial invoice legalization fee (equivalent to 1 percent of the consignment value) on all imported products. Trademark registration is not mandatory but protection may be limited unless officially registered. There are no special standards for specialty food products. The plants should be either without soil or in artificial soil. These products are exempt from local labeling requirements. The import of non-alcoholic beverages is permitted. UAE officials typically respond to disease developments in exporting countries. or health foods. Exporters should ensure that their importers have been in touch with the Ministry of Environment & Water prior to shipping. the shipment will be rejected. To speed the process. This is separate from the 5 percent import duty and legalization for Halal and health certificates. Since 1996.05 percent of alcohol by volume.
Section VIII. however. Only a few local companies are licensed to import and sell alcoholic beverages. If salmonella is detected in more than 20 percent of tested samples. Products will not be released from Customs until the fee is paid. The Ministry of Environment & Water in UAE is the government body responsible for regulating the importation of live animals and plants. For contact details refer to Appendix I or contact the Agricultural Trade Office in Dubai. The fee can be paid at the UAE Embassy/Consulate in the United States or in the UAE upon arrival. For import and reexport of live animals a veterinary health certificate is required from the country of origin. Other Specific Standards:
The UAE adopts several GSO standards that regulate "baby food based on milk. Imports of alcoholic beverages are strictly controlled. Some pre-1996 agency agreements continue to be recognized for products such as chocolate. Inspection officials routinely check for salmonella in poultry products. Import Procedures:
The UAE boasts some of the most modern air and seaport facilities in the world. the UAE no longer permits sole agency agreements for food brand names.
Section VII. methods of determining minerals and vitamins in infant and baby foods as well as determining the levels folic acid and butane. In 2006. (#254/1995)" and many other related matters such as methods of testing baby foods. import requirements for live animals & plants can and do change. diet.
Section IX. issued from the country of origin. A foreign company may register a product/brand directly with the Ministry. Consequently.
i. Baby foods and edible oils are subject to 100 percent sampling. E. repeated shipments will be subject to random sampling as are other food products available in the market. New-to-market food products are subject to thorough laboratory analyses. UAE Tel: (971) 2-671-1110.
Appendix I. Jassim M. A consignment undergoing laboratory analysis is stored under a bonded warehouse selected by the importer.e. In either case. Products not conforming to label requirements may be re-exported to a third country (non-GCC). Fines may be imposed. Assistant Sec. Fax: (971) 4-223-6136 E-mail: obaid@baladiat. is severely punished. Acting Director Standards Department Emirates Authority for Standards & Metrology P.. jointly with customs officials ensure that documents are in order. a shipment may be permitted entry on a one-time basis for limited sale. which sets out the frequency of sampling based on food type.O. The municipality will convene a special committee to review the petition and issue a final decision. The committee’s decision is final. depending on the severity of the violation. the product would be destroyed by the local municipality or reexported to the country of origin within 30 days. Animal Wealth Department Ministry of Environment & Water P. Fax: (971) 2-671-5999 E-mail: sultan@esma. A major infraction. Box 2166 Abu Dhabi. Other food products are sampled in accordance with the sampling policy manual. to institutional end-users only. within the same emirate of arrival.O. at the importers discretion. Ahmed Al Rumaithy. In case of a minor label infraction. and country of origin. Obeid Essa Ahmed. A product rejection may be appealed to the Health Department having jurisdiction over that port. Al Shamsy Director. normally within a week. General General Secretariat of UAE Municipalities P. particularly those infractions discovered after import.ae Mr. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts:
H. such as improper labeling of products containing pork or tampering with P/E dates. and the brand name and importer are often reported in the press.ae Mr. Secretary General Mr. Laboratory results are generally known within 5-10 days. Following the initial shipment. UAE Tel: (971) 4-223-7785. usually for several months. Mohammed H.gov. Every food shipment is subject to visual inspection upon arrival to ensure compliance with label and shelf life regulations by health inspectors who. (Dubai ports are the primary entry points for food products).shipments are usually offloaded. Shipments are subject to random laboratory analysis. A product will be rejected if found unfit for human consumption or non-compliant with labeling requirements. Darwish.O. Such products are automatically banned from import. Box 1509 Oversight of National Food Safety Committee
Standards and specification issues
. brand. Box 5665 Dubai. inspected by health officials and cleared through customs within few hours of arrival at port.
Box 67 Dubai. Plant Quarantine Division Ministry of Environment & Water P.gov.O.ae Mr.ae Ms. Box 22 Sharjah. Food Control Department Dubai Municipality P. Ali Abdulla Saleh Director. Khalid M.gov. UAE Tel: (971) 4-206-4200. UAE Tel: (971) 4-266-2781.ae Dr. Box 52150 Abu Dhabi. UAE Tel: (971) 4-295-8161. Fax: (971) 4-223-2781 E-mail: mhelshamsy@moew. Box 67 Dubai. Central Food Control Laboratory Sharjah Municipality P. UAE Tel: (971) 4-301-1619. Sharif Director. Fax: (971) 6-565-0612 E-mail: cfoodl@emirates. Rasha A. UAE Tel: (971) 2-495-4112.O.ae Plant imports
Appendix II. Fax: (971) 4-223-1905 E-mail: foodcontrol@dm.ae
APPENDIX III: LIST OF FOOD STANDARDS AVAILABLE IN ATO DUBAI GCC Titles
. Box 1509 Dubai.O.gov. Sultan Al Qassemi Head.O. Fax: (971) 2-446-3811 E-mail: rashed_alshariqi@adfca. Fax: (971) 4-265-4787 E-mail: aamehdi@moew.Dubai.ae Rashid Mohamed Al Shariqi Director General Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority P. Other Import Specialist Contacts:
Mr. Fax: (971) 4-335-8448 E-mail: labs@dm.gov. UAE Tel: (971) 6-506-8303.O. Amina Ahmed Al Jasemi Head of Food & Environment Laboratory Section Dubai Central Laboratory Department Dubai Municipality P.net.
Part 1: Preparation of 261/1994 Samples GCC Titles Standards # General Requirements For Transportation and Storage Of Chilled And Frozen 323/1994 Foods 333/1994 Ghee ( SAMN) 336/1994 Cheddar Cheese 356/1994 Preservatives Permitted For Use Food Products 357/1994 Antiotixandants Permitted For Use In Foodstuffs 381/1994 Emulsifiers.Part 2
.Physical Tests GS 1342 Dried Apricots Shreds ( Kamarudin) GS 1358 Unshelled Pistachio Nuts GS 1393 Shelled Walnuts GS 1402 Sweet Shelled Almonds 9/1995 Labelling Of Prepackaged Foodstuffs 10/1984 Dried Milk Non-Alcoholic Carbonated Beverages-Preliminary Examination and 11/1984 Determination of Total Acidity and Sodium Carbonate Contents 12/1984 Non-Alcoholic Carbonated Beverages-Determination of Carbon Dioxide Content Non-Alcoholic Carbonated Beverages-Determination of Sulphur Dioxide 13/1984 Content Non-Alcoholic Carbonated Beverages-Determination of Phosphoric Acid 14/1984 Content 15/1984 Methods of Sampling for Edible Oils and Fats 16/1984 Physical and Chemicals Methods for Testing Edible Vegetable Oils and Fats 17/1984 Methods of Test for Permitted Additives in Edible Oils and Fats .Part 3 Microbiological Methods of Food Ezaminatio. Fruits and their Products.Standards # GS 567 Cocoa And Its Products Chocolate GS 569 Milk And Milk Products. Vegetables and Other Products.Part 118/1984 Non-Alcoholic Carbonated Beverages (Arabic & English) 19/1984 Permitted Food Additives In Edible Oils & Fats Methods for the Determination of Contaminating Metallic Elements in 20/1984 Foodstuffs 21/1984 Hygienic Regulations for Food Plants and their Personnel 22/1984 Methods of Test for Colouring Matter Used in Foodstuffs 23/1998 Colouring Matters Used In Foodstuffs 59/1998 Powdered Milk (Arabic) 63/1998 Food Colors (Arabic) 150/1992 Expiration Periods of Food Products . Stabilizers And Thickeners Permitted For Use In Food Products Maximum Limits Of Pesticide Residues In Agricultural And Food Products 382/1994 Part 1 Maximum Limits Of Pesticide Residues Permitted In Agricultural And Food 383-1994 Products.Part 1 260/1994 Methods of Test For Fruits.Part 1 160/1993 Processed Cheese and Spreadable 244/1994 Methods of Test for Vegetable.Methods of Sampling GS 592 Methods of Sampling Meat And Meat Products GS 593 Meat and Meat Products.
Part 1 Expiration Periods of Food Products .457/1994 651/1996 707/1996 789/1997 832/1997 839/1999 995/1999 997/1997 1000/2000 1016/2000 1023/2000 1034/2000 1287/2003 1354/2002
Frozen Foodstuffs (Arabic) Cream (Arabic) Flavouring Permitted For Use In Foodstuffs Dried Apricots Creamy Cheese (Arabic) Food Packages-Part 1: General Requirements Sweetners Permitted For Use In Food Products Beef.Part 2 Raisins Methods Of Sampling Of Prepackaged Fruit And Vegetable Products Soy Protein Products
Interested companies may view the complete list of approved standards on the following website for the ESMA www. Chilled and Frozen Method of Sampling for Prepackaged Food Products Microbiological Criteria for Food Stuffs. and Goat Meat.ae
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