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Board of Directors Resolution No. 6 of 2012 on Emirates Organic Foods Certification Scheme.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Ecological production/organic production Certification Authorization/permit International trade Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Meat Milk/dairy products Fish products Poultry products Apiculture/sericulture Standards Inspection Packaging/labelling Royalties/fees Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

Purpose of this Resolution, consisting of 16 articles, is to establish a certification scheme for organic foods and their inputs, either produced in the Emirates or imported. It includes: fresh, chilled, frozen fruit and vegetables; canned food products; fresh and canned juices; meats and fish; egg; milk, dairy, and cheese; honey. Standards and technical regulations are approved by Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA).

Full text
Arabic
Website
moew.fi-demo.com

References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Law No. 5 of the year 2009 concerning the organic inputs and products.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2009

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, International trade, Certification, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX