What is The Food Product Registration
Food Product Registration is a process to submit information about products in the Dubai Municipality web portal using product unique bar code. The Dubai Municipality check the product label should be as per the guideline issued by DM. it also checks the ingredients of a food item and can be asked for lab testing to verify the quality and safety of consumers.
The Process of Food Product Registration
As per the guidelines and regulations of Dubai, for every import or re-export of any food item, product registration is mandatory. The enrolment procedure is regularized by the Dubai Municipality (DM) through its ZAD portal. By this system of product registration, the government of Dubai ensures that all products entering the UAE market are of high quality and safe for import and re-export
Documents Required for Food Product Registration
- Artwork of the product
- Ingredient list
- Additives, if any
- Barcode details
- Label image
- Free sale certificate (attested from the chamber of commerce from the country of origin and also UAE embassy attestation)
- Halal Certificate issued by an Islamic organization which is approved by UAE authorities
- Declaration of conformity
- Micro-biological report (if applicable)
- Brand Name
- The product name,
- Ingredients (Arranged in descending order according to weight or volume)
- Country of origin,
- Storage conditions,
- Nutritional information should be mentioned
- Declaring if any ingredients cause hypersensitivity or require special using instructions,
- Instructions for product usage (If needed)
- Production and expiration dates
- Manufacturer Details
- Product Barcode
- Batch Number
- Net weight or volume
- Ingredients should not include any type of alcohol fully or partially.
- Skeletons, Women, Religious symbols are not allowed in the artwork