Food Product Registration in Dubai, UAE

There is a vast market for food products in Dubai. Dubai in the UAE is a deserted area with very little production of crops and other foodstuffs. On the contrary, the population of Dubai is increasing rapidly due to the influx of a large number of foreigners. This makes Dubai an ideal place for the import and manufacture of food products. The government of Dubai is committed to providing all necessities of life of high standard to its citizens and expats.

To ensure this, there is also a complete procedure for the registration of food products in Dubai, like other types of products. This procedure is quite strict, and its main aim is to allow only the best food products in Dubai, free from all types of harmful effects. Through food product registration, companies are allowed to import, manufacture, distribute (in local markets), and re-export products in other countries. Thus, it provides complete trade facilities to traders and merchants.

Benefits of Food Product Registration

 

Following are important benefits that are available to traders after registration of food products.

• This will allow placing a food product in the highly profitable market of Dubai, UAE, and other Gulf countries

• Traders will be allowed to manufacture and re-export their food products in the country of their choice using the tax-free benefits of Dubai

• Dubai’s registration process has now been integrated with ZAD (a federal portal for food trade). This enhances food safety and increases the value of food registration in Dubai for international trade

 

Requirements of Food Product Registration

 

• main requirement is the food product registration with DM (Dubai Municipality). DM registers all food products on its Food Import & Re-export System (FIRS)

• Ingredients in all products along with brand name, product name, manufacture/expiry date, and and net weight must be mentioned. Using incorrect labels or publishing false descriptions will result in a fine from AED 10,000 to AED 100,000

• You will be required to submit all relevant documents in DM, including the company’s trade license, email, telephone/fax number, location in Dubai, and name and mobile number of the company’s representative

• In the case of imported goods, it is necessary to submit additional information and documents like a packing list, original health certificate from the country of origin, and Halal certificate from an approved Islamic organization

• For food product label approval in DM, the company is required to mention shelf life, country of origin, storage condition, etc. on the label

• You can’t apply for prohibited items, including alcohol, poppy seed, and others mentioned by authorities

• food officer will take the sample of a product that will be lab tested in the food department in Jebel Ali for a standard checking

• Further quality of a food product will be checked by ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology)

• You can’t register non-food items like health supplements. There is a different procedure for the registration of such products

• name and account of any food product must be unique

Product registration in Dubai

 

FIRS : What is FIRS in Dubai?

 

The Food Import Re-export System (FIRS) is considered the most important and the biggest electronic service provided by Dubai Municipality and is among the best programs of its nature around the world.

1. Need a UAE-based trading license. To register a food product with Dubai Municipality, first requirement is a UAE-based company with food trading or general trading activity.

2. Register the company with the DM Portal

3. Create application for food product registration

4. Submit the application.

 

Food Import UAE

 

Food Import Regulations

These regulations are applicable on all food consignments at all ports of entry in Dubai and on all licensed establishments in UAE whose licensed activity is related to foodstuff.

 

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Before importing any food product, the importing establishment must ensure that:

 

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A. It is registered with Dubai Municipality E-Government.

 

B. Activate the Food Import & Re-export service by registering with the Food Import & Re-export System (FIRS), which belongs to Food Trade control Section

 

C. Approving the label for any packaged food item that has not been approved before.

 

D. All food items intended for importation should be registered in the registration and classification system (part of FIRS) based on the barcode number.

 

E. production & expiration dates shall be mentioned on all food packages (some exceptions apply).

 

Why to choose Raes Associates

 

• Raes Associates is the best and most famous consultancy firm in Dubai regarding product registration, including food product registration in Dubai

• We will complete whole process by submitting completely-filled application form along with attested documents and ensuring their approval by following all rules and regulations

• We have years of experience and good reputation in government departments. This is helpful in completing the whole procedure conveniently

• We will assist you in handling all types of legal problems during and after food product registration.