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Ministerial Decree No.14 of 2016 on the control of food imported for non-commercial purposes.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Policy/planning Food quality control/food safety Food security International trade Research
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 6 months after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 15 articles aims to simplify and unify at national level measures on the control of food imported for non-commercial reasons; protect the health from diseases arising from food; and contribute to increasing food security and ensure the safety of food on the local market. The provisions of this Resolution apply to: food imported for personal use, in accordance with the types and amounts specified in Annex 1 (articles 3 – 5); food samples for scientific purposes (article 6); food samples for supply and marketing studies (article 7); and the food, not for sale, used in exhibitions (article 8). For all these categories of food, the Decree sets out the conditions that allow them to enter the UAE. Article 10 addresses the procedures to be followed by the competent authorities.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moccae.gov.ae