Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 26 of 2013 on the UAE system for the control of drinking water. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Potable water Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Standards International trade Transport/storage Geographical area Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation consisting of 12 articles aims at tackling potable bottled water and all materials that come in contact with drinking water. It also covers labeling and packaging of bottles as well as distribution. Full text Arabic Website www.esma.gov.ae