HEADLINE: Lack of standardized product safety measures for imports into UAE.
ESMA product registration; UAE Standards compliance; Arabic labelling; halal certification for food
Refusal of entry; fines up to AED 100,000; seizure
Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing — registration required before import and sale
Affected HS Codes: 8471, 8501, 8504, 8507, 8513, 8516, 8517, 8518, 8519, 8521, 8525, 8528, 9503
Issuing Authority: Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA)