MoIAT Product Standards: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This scheme ensures that food products imported into the country meet all required national labeling requirements. It serves as a regulatory framework to ensure that anything being brought into the market follows the established safety and information guidelines set by the government.

👤Who it's for

This scheme is specifically designed for businesses that engage in the importation of food products. If your business model relies on bringing food items from international markets into the country, you must follow these standards to ensure your stock is legal and compliant for sale.

🎁What you get

By adhering to these standards, you gain compliance with national labeling standards. This means your products will meet the necessary regulatory benchmarks required to be sold within the local market, helping you avoid legal issues regarding how food is presented to the consumer.

💰What it costs you

Participating in this process involves certain costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for paying product testing fees. These fees are necessary to verify that your items meet the required quality and labeling benchmarks before they are cleared for distribution.

⚠️The catch to know

The most important detail to remember is that all product labeling must be in Arabic. Even if your product is manufactured elsewhere and has information in other languages, the national standard requires that the labeling includes Arabic to ensure local consumers can understand the contents and instructions.

📝How to apply

1. Verify that your imported food products are intended for the local market.
2. Prepare your products for testing to ensure they meet the required standards.
3. Confirm that all your packaging and labeling includes the necessary information in Arabic.
4. Check the official portal for specific guidance and to begin your compliance process: https://moiat.gov.ae/