We help manufacturers, importers, and distributors register products in the UAE quickly and lawfully—ensuring regulatory compliance, faster approvals, and safe market entry with MoIAT, Dubai Municipality, and other authorities.
Law of the UAE for product registration enforced with several agencies to regulate public safety and market integrity. These include the following main requirements:
Only registered products can be legally sold in the UAE, both online and in physical stores.
Registration is mandate for wide variety of consumer and industrial goods, including:
Each product category is regulated by a specific authority depending on its nature.
Products come under different regulators:
This regulatory body called previously as ESMA is responsible for the covered products, such as electronics, toys, and automotive items.
Cosmetics, food items, detergents, and disinfectants
Medical devices, health supplements, pharmaceuticals
Licensing and commercial compliance
Excise Tax registration under Products such as Tobacco, Sweetened Beverages, and Energy Drinks
Submit samples for classification and ensure the product label includes:
Depending on the authority, you may need:
The UAE has two main conformity schemes run under the supervision of MoIAT (the successor of ESMA):
CE Marking is required for a product to meet standards for safety, health, and environmental protection applicable to sale in the member states of the European Economic Area (EEA).
Although not substitutive for UAE certifications, CE marking is widely considered to be complimentary. For the above, if any electronics or toys or medical devices are taken into consideration, documentation in compliance with CE requirements acts as an aid to test and approve such products in the UAE.
The following procedures to be observed after registration and/or certification of a product:
Non-compliance can lead to:
Typically, the process takes 2 to 6 weeks, depending on:
Depending on QMS review and site audit, EQM certification could take longer.
If you’re ready to enter the UAE market, get your products registered the right way—compliantly, confidently, and competitively.
Product registration is the process of getting official approval from UAE authorities to ensure that goods comply with health, safety, and quality standards before being sold in the market.
It protects consumers, prevents counterfeit products, ensures fair trade practices, and allows businesses to legally sell their products online and in physical stores across the UAE.
A wide range, including food and beverages, cosmetics, health supplements, detergents, electronics, medical devices, toys, and automotive parts.
Key regulators include the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), depending on the product type.
Common requirements include a Certificate of Free Sale, manufacturer’s license, ingredient list/MSDS, lab test reports, and packaging artwork in Arabic and English.
Common requirements include a Certificate of Free Sale, manufacturer’s license, ingredient list/MSDS, lab test reports, and packaging artwork in Arabic and English.
Depending on the category, product registration certificates are typically valid for 3 to 5 years.
CE marking is not a substitute for UAE certification but is recognized as supportive documentation, especially for electronics, toys, and medical devices.
Unregistered products cannot be legally sold in the UAE, and non-compliance may result in fines, product bans, or recalls.
Specialized consultants simplify the process by handling documentation, liaising with authorities, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and securing faster approvals for market entry.
BYB (Build Your Business) is a specialized firm focused on building the foundation for businesses to operate globally. We provide clear guidance and practical support to individuals and companies on how to properly establish their business, follow all rules, and design its structure to begin work in different countries. Our deep knowledge includes how to stay compliant in various nations, selecting the best legal setup, and making smart choices about local business environments. We help get registrations, explain tax requirements, and put in place the basic systems for running an office. BYB is an essential partner for those starting international businesses, making sure they have a solid and rule-abiding base from the very beginning.
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