food item registration and label assessment in Dubai

In Dubai, food items are regulated by the Dubai Municipality to ensure their safety and quality. All food items, whether imported or locally produced, must be registered with the Dubai Municipality before they can be sold in the market. The registration process is important as it helps to protect the consumers from the potential risks associated with food items and ensures that only safe and high-quality products are sold in the market.

The registration process for food items in Dubai involves several steps. The first step is to provide detailed information about the food item, including its ingredients, formulation, packaging, and labeling. This information is then reviewed by the Dubai Municipality to ensure that the food item meets the safety and quality standards set by the UAE government.

The safety assessment is an important part of the registration process as it helps to identify any potential risks associated with the food item. The Dubai Municipality may require the manufacturer or importer to provide additional information or conduct laboratory tests on the food item to ensure its safety and quality. This helps to ensure that only safe and effective food items are sold in the market.

The labeling of food items is also an important aspect of the registration process. The labeling requirements for food items in Dubai are set by the Dubai Municipality and the UAE government. The labeling should include information such as the product name, net weight, ingredients, manufacturer details, and expiry date. This information helps consumers to make informed decisions about the food items they buy and use.

The testing of food items is another important part of the registration process. The Dubai Municipality may conduct laboratory tests on the food item to ensure its safety and quality. The tests may include microbiological testing, pesticide residue testing, and heavy metal testing. The tests help to identify any potential risks associated with the food item and ensure that it meets the safety and quality standards set by the Dubai Municipality.

Once the food item has been registered, the Dubai Municipality conducts regular inspections of the manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with the safety and quality standards. The inspections help to ensure that the food items sold in the market are safe and effective and that the manufacturing facilities are operating in compliance with the regulations set by the Dubai Municipality.

The registration process for food items in Dubai is important as it helps to protect the consumers from the potential risks associated with food items. The registration process ensures that only safe and high-quality food items are sold in the market. The Dubai Municipality sets strict standards for food items and conducts regular inspections and tests to ensure compliance.

In addition to the registration process, the Dubai Municipality also has regulations in place for the storage, transportation, and handling of food items. These regulations help to ensure that the food items are not contaminated during storage, transportation, or handling.

The Dubai Municipality also provides food safety training and certification programs for food handlers and food establishments. These programs help to ensure that the food handlers are trained in the proper handling and storage of food items and that the food establishments are operating in compliance with the regulations set by the Dubai Municipality.

In conclusion, food item registration in Dubai is a crucial process that ensures the safety and quality of food items sold in the market. The registration process involves providing detailed information about the product, safety assessment, labeling compliance, testing, and approval. The Dubai Municipality sets strict standards for food items and conducts regular inspections and tests to ensure compliance. All food items must be registered with the Dubai Municipality before they can be sold in the market to protect the consumers from the potential risks associated with food items. The Dubai Municipality also has regulations in place for the storage, transportation, and handling of food items and provides food safety training and certification programs for food handlers and food establishments.

Why Product Registration is mandatory in UAE ?
  • Products Registration is necessary as each product which will be imported in Dubai for local trading should be registered in Dubai Municipality and get a registration certificate that will be required at the time of shipment clearing.
  • The Products Registration process ensures that each food product has all the necessary information on its label, which helps the customer to get clear understanding on what he or she is buying.
  • The Products Registration process helps Dubai municipality to check the products entering into Dubai for the availability of any substance that may be harmful to the human body, or that which is restricted, or not suitable for human use. This type of product will be rejected or will raise a remark from DM.
  • The Dubai Government standardizes the manufacture, sale and importation of food products by requiring that all food products need to be registered, prior to placing them in the Dubai market; as well as by regulating the individuals, to get a proper license in Dubai related to food products.
Food Products Registration
  • Food Product Registration is a process to submit information about products in the Dubai Municipality (DM) portal using product unique barcodes.
  • The Dubai Municipality checks the information on the product label whether it is as per the DM guideline. DM also checks on the ingredients of a food item and may ask for lab testing to verify the quality and safety for consumers, which is usually done at the time of inspection at the port.
  • The main purpose of Product Registration is consumer safety. Dubai municipality is regulatory to hold adequate information to evaluate the safety of products. If the product meets the guidelines set by Dubai Municipality, you will receive a product registration certificate once it is approved or registered.
  • If the product meets the guidelines set by Dubai Municipality, you will receive a product registration certificate, once it is approved or registered. Even if the products are imported for re-export purposes.
FAQ's

Who can register the products with Dubai Municipality?

 Local Manufacturers
The companies that manufacture food, cosmetics or any other products within the UAE are required to register their products with Dubai Municipality. The local manufacturers must approach the Consumer Products Safety Section to make sure their products are properly registered. The representatives of the company are advised to ensure that their products have received proper certifications before the goods enter the UAE market.

 Importers of Products
The companies that manufacture product in overseas markets are required to register with Dubai Municipality for importing into the Dubai market. It is mandatory for the representatives of the company to ensure that the products are properly registered before the consignment reaches Dubai, UAE.

How do I register food products in Dubai Municipality?

First the company must be set up and registered on the Dubai municipality portal. Once that is set the customer can apply to the service, Food products need to undergo both label assessment and registration in order to import to the local market.

Why You Need Your Product Registered in Dubai?

It is so important to get your products registered in Dubai. The primary reason is to ensure the safety of customers. Product registration helps put a stop to trading fake and harmful products in the UAE. All products have to be registered with the Dubai Municipality Control. If you don’t get your products registered or they don’t pass the process, then they can’t be sold. This is why it’s critical to get your products registered after you’ve formed your company in UAE.

How can I get food product approval from Dubai Municipality?

Food Item Registration in UAE

  1. Need to have license based in the UAE.
  2. Register the company with DM Portal.
  3. Create application for product registration.
  4. Submit the application and make payment.

How can I get health supplements product approval from Dubai Municipality?

Health supplements Item Registration in UAE

  1. Need to have license based in the UAE.
  2. Register the company with DM Portal.
  3. Create application for product registration.
  4. Submit the application and make payment.

What is food product registration?

Food product registration

Through food product registration, companies are allowed to import, manufacture, distribute (in local market) and re-export products in other countries. Thus, it provides complete trade facilities to traders and merchants.

What is the Benefit for Product Registration in UAE?

The main purpose of product registration in Dubai and UAE is to make sure the main user will be safe. While this mandatory registration is beneficial for the end consumer, there are also a ton of advantages for businesses to have their products registered.

How can I get food permit in Dubai?

Food items permit

Registration The Food entity requesting for change label/packages permit must be a registered entity on FoodWatch and the licensed warehouse must be located in Dubai. Food Item must be registered in FIRS. Approved Food label assessment.

How much does it cost to register a product in Dubai Municipality?

Dubai Municipality will charge AED 10 as an application fee and once the product is approved you can download approval certificate with an additional fee of AED 220

What are the requirement to register cosmetic product?

Documents required for cosmetic product registration in Dubai are:

  • A Clear Picture of Product.
  • A Clear Artwork of Product.
  • Free Sale Certificate.
  • Ingredients Report.
  • Certificate of Analysis.
  • GMP Certificate.

How long does it take to complete cosmetics Product Registration?

Once we have received the complete list of required documents and information process for DM Product Registration takes around 22 working days for the cosmetics to process the application and to obtain the registration certificate.
If the product requires laboratory testing, then then it will take additional 7 working days.
The approval of the product registration is subject to Dubai Municipality authority. The processes can change and there can be delays within the DM processing system. PPG will keep the client always updated to ensure timely processing of the product registrations.

What is Considered a Cosmetic Product in Dubai?

Cosmetics Item Registration in UAE

A cosmetic product is considered to be any substance or composition intended to be placed in contact with the various outer parts of the human body. This includes the epidermis, hair system, nails, lips, and external genital organs. This also includes the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view entirely or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their presence and/or correcting body odors and/or protecting them or keeping them in good condition.

How can I get product approval in UAE?

To get your products approved for sale, import, or export, you must provide product information to the authorities. This includes providing a complete list of ingredients in each of your products. You will also need to submit a product sample to the authorities for some items if required.

What is Free Sale Certificate Service?

Free sale certificate

This service enables the customer to obtain a certificate for free sale that indicates the products are freely sold in the local market in Emirate of Dubai and its compliance with the health and safety requirements in Emirate of Dubai, where this service is eligible for manufacturing and trading companies (health supplements, cosmetics, personal care products, perfumes, detergents and biocides) in UAE and issued for the products which are being registered by Dubai Municipality and manufactured solely in the Emirate of Dubai. Those products that you are registered before through Montaji (CPRE) is available to be listed in this service to obtain free sale certificate for those products. This service is provided by Public Health & Safety Department.

Is there any limitation for the number of products I could include in Free Sale Certificate?

Free sale certificate

There is no limitation to number of products or variants you can include to the application .However, it must be same group and same brand.

What is GMP stand for?

Good manufacturing practice

Good manufacturing practice (GMP) is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.

What is GMP in food safety?

Good manufacturing practice

Good Manufacturing Practices* (GMPs) are the basic operational and environmental conditions required to produce safe foods. They ensure that ingredients, products and packaging materials are handled safely and that food products are processed in a suitable environment.
 

What is an example of GMP?

Good manufacturing practice

Process is at the heart of GMP, and includes sanitizing equipment, facilities, utensils, and stock area to prevent contamination and attain the desired quality of products. One example is Good Manufacturing Practices in the food industry, specifically the sanitation process to ensure the safety of all consumables

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