Following are some of the import and export licensing requirements for the UAE:
1. All food establishments in Dubai must obtain a valid trade license from the relevant licensing authorities before they can begin operating.
2. When applying for the license, the operator of the food establishment must choose the appropriate business activity from the list of activities
related to food.
3. The exact activity the establishment is involved in must be clearly stated on the trade license.
4. Food establishments cannot conduct any food activities other than those listed in the trade license, nor can they conduct any activities before 5. obtaining layout assessment approval from the Food Safety Department, or outside the licensed site without a permit from the Food Safety Department.
6. Training and consulting services related to food safety services or applied nutrition must be approved by the Food Safety Department.