HEADLINE: UAE lacked standardized halal certification for imported food products, risking consumer trust.
["Halal certificate mandatory for meat, poultry, and food products", "Certificate from MOIAT-recognized halal body", "Arabic labelling requirement"]
Fines up to AED 50,000; confiscation; destruction
Affected HS Codes: ["0201", "0202", "0203", "0204", "0207", "0210", "1601", "1602", "2106"]
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT)