FOOD PRODUCT REGISTRATION IN DUBAI

DEFINITION OF FOOD

A food item refers to any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. Food items can range from raw ingredients like fruits, vegetables, grains, and meats, to processed or prepared foods such as bread, cheese, canned goods, and ready-to-eat meals. They are typically consumed to satisfy hunger, provide energy, and fulfill dietary needs.

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD PRODUCT REGISTRATION IN DUBAI?

Dubai has developed into the Middle East’s major international trading hub, particularly when it comes to food, with significant amounts of food being imported and exported through its ports annually. Without the establishment of appropriate food control processes and their enforcement by an active, efficient, and effective food control authority, such a high volume of trade could not be controlled. In order to facilitate the food trade, Dubai Municipality strives to ensure the security and caliber of food that is imported and reported while also maintaining quick and easy processes and transactions.

Important commodities are guaranteed to be available in Dubai thanks to this food product registration system, which also makes it easier for them to be exported abroad. The government, customers, and traders all benefit from this system.

Dubai’s food product registration system operates in accordance with global norms. Authorities may now manage a huge number of products more easily as a result. Via this technology, customers can also obtain comprehensive safety information and product details.

ADVANTAGES OF REGISTERING A PRODUCT IN DUBAI

For dealers and merchants, the product registration system offers a number of benefits as well. Some of them are:

• Food product registration enables retailers to quickly and profitably sell their goods in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and the Gulf.
• Dubai’s food registration procedure complies with global norms. As a result, businesses can more easily re-export their food items to different international markets without having to worry about paying expensive taxes and penalties.
• ZAD, the federal platform for the trading of food goods, has been integrated with the Dubai food registration process. Due to this, food goods in Dubai are now of a higher caliber and are therefore perfect for report.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PRODUCT REGISTRATION IN DUBAI

For the consumers’ health and safety, food product safety is crucial. This is the rationale behind the requirement for traders to abide by specific guidelines. The following are crucial prerequisites for the Dubai food product registration process:

• It is required to mention the brand name, product name, net weight, ingredients, and the date of manufacturing or expiration on every product.
• There will be severe penalties and registration revocation for using erroneous labels or fraudulent descriptions.
• All food products must list their ingredients in either Arabic or English.
• There won’t be much more paperwork or details needed in the case of imported goods.
• These consist of the packing list, the original health certificate from the nation of origin, and the Halal certificate from an authorized Islamic organization.
• It is not permitted to register food products containing alcohol, poppy seeds, or similar items.
• Additionally, non-food goods are not subject to the food registration procedure. Products such as dietary supplements require a different registration procedure.
• Every food product will undergo testing in a lab in Jebel Ali, and the federal agency ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology) will also conduct an inspection.

HOW TO REGISTER FOOD PRODUCTS IN DUBAI?

• Get a trading license based in the UAE- A UAE based business engaged in general or detergent and disinfectant trading is the prerequisite for registering a detergent and disinfection product with Dubai Municipality.
• Register Your Business on the DM Portal- To access online services, you must register your company with the Dubai Municipality (DM) Portal in this step.
• Apply for the registration of detergent and disinfectant products. Create an online application on the Montaji portal, submit the list of documents, and provide the necessary product information.
• Submit the application and Make Payment. After everything is ready and all the documents have been submitted, submit the application, pay, and then wait for a response.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR?FOOD PRODUCT REGISTRATION IN DUBAI

Here are the important documents that are necessary for registration of all types of food products in Dubai UAE:

• Barcode details
• Ingredient list
• Halal Certificate
• Sales Certificate (attested by UAE embassy)
• Label Image
• Declaration of Conformity
• Additives (if any)

LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Food packaging must feature information in Arabic on the product label. It is possible to obtain information in both Arabic and English, albeit the substance should be identical in both languages.

The Dubai Municipality has established the following minimal specifications for the label’s content:

1. Brand Name
2. Storage conditions
3. Batch Number
4. The product name
5. Nutritional Facts
6. Manufacturer details
7. Ingredients List
8. Allergic warning (if any)
9. Product Barcode
10. Production and Expiration dates
11. Net weight or volume
12. Country of origin
13. Instructions for usage (If needed)

HOW NKG CAN ASSIST YOU IN FOOD PRODUCT REGISTRATION IN DUBAI ?

In order to help you register your detergent and disinfection goods in Dubai Municipality's FIRS system, our committed Product Registration Team is available to assist you. This includes a comprehensive label assessment. We assume complete responsibility for the procedure, making sure everything runs well and doesn't cause you any concern. We have a track record of successfully registering products with the Dubai Municipality, so you can rely on us to handle the difficulties. To make sure that the labels on your detergent and disinfection products comply with Dubai Municipality regulations, our knowledgeable staff does a thorough internal check. We promise a hassle-free experience throughout your entire trip with us.