United Arab Emirates: FAIRS Annual Country Report

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   TC2023-0012
This report covers food and agricultural import regulations and standards in the United Arab Emirates. U.S. agricultural suppliers are advised to consult with local importers prior to shipping to verify application of these requirements on their products. This report is intended to be used in conjunction with information provided in the 2023 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report for the United Arab Emirates. New this year include the revised technical regulation for food additives, updated technical regulation for animal slaughtering requirements according to Islamic rules, measures on package sustainability, and World Trade Organization trade facilitation notifications.

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