Dubai is one of the world’s greatest locations for merchants to import, export a huge range of goods. And because of that, a legal mandate has been given by the Dubai government for product registration in Dubai. Both goods made and sold in Dubai are subject to the Law. The primary objective of product registration in the Municipality of Dubai is consumer protection; this procedure helps the CPSS (Consumer Goods Protection Section) to incorporate appropriate information to determine product safety. Highlighting that no consumer product can be produced, imported, exported, marketed, sold, or circulated in Dubai without registering in compliance with Dubai Municipality Law is mandatory.
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What is a Product Registration?
Product Registration indicates that each commodity to be imported into Dubai for local trade will be registered in Dubai Municipality and receive a certificate of registration that may be required at the time of the clearance of the shipment. The Product Registration procedure means that any cosmetic & packaged food product has all the necessary details on the packaging so that the consumer has an accurate knowledge of what they can purchase. Dubai Municipality Cosmetic Products Registration process also checks the availability of any substance that may be harmful to the human body. Same for food items anything that might be restricted or not suitable for will be rejected or put a remark.
Why Is Product Registration in Dubai Compulsory?
Dubai Municipality conducted a research in which they identified harmful chemicals that were used in various cosmetics. 3000 goods contained around 30 percent copper, 20 percent chromium, and 25 percent arsenic. They also found other toxic substances such as alcohol, mercury, and hydrogen peroxide. Those items have been prohibited because they are dangerous to use. Dubai Municipality inspects the introduction of these goods into the market through random checking off items in cooperation with firms, factories, and distributors.
The products must be registered with the Dubai Municipality prior to the launch in the Dubai market and making it compulsory for individuals executing activities related to product registration and licensing in Dubai.
Who Can Apply for Product Registration in Dubai?
Individuals who import or locally manufacture products, or have products imported or manufactured on their behalf are liable to have their products registered. The registration of a product shall be valid for 5 years and the continuation of renewal should be considered.
Benefits of Product Registration in Dubai
Even though it is mandatory for manufactures and distributors to register their products with the Dubai Municipality, this registration law also has a lot of benefits for the manufacturing and distribution businesses. Some benefits are mentioned below:
- Label and Brand protection
- Import and re-export rights
- Hassle-free trade inside and outside UAE
Steps to Follow for Product Registration In Dubai
Company Formation: Only companies that are based out of Dubai or in UAE Free Zone can process the product registration. The company should have a valid trade license. The company who is conducting appropriate business activity and is a local company can register its products with Dubai Municipality
Registration with Dubai Municipality: Once the company is set up in Dubai or UAE Free Zones, the next step is to register with the Dubai Municipality (DM). The DM requires some basic information of the company such as trade license, email address, contact details, etc.
Collection & Submission of the documents required: The third step is to submit the documents with the Dubai Municipality, in order to apply for the label assessment of products as per the product category. The company must submit a product sample to CPSS. Once the assessment of the label is done the DM will issue a Label Assessment Report which comprises product description.
For Local Manufactures
Local manufacturers in Dubai are advised to contact the Consumer Products Safety Section for proper registration of cosmetic products in Dubai – UAE. Agents of local manufacturers are to take the essential steps to certify that cosmetic products intended for the Local market are registered before the manufactured products are placed into the Dubai market.
For Foreign Manufactures
The importer who is responsible for all matters pertaining to the registration of the product can register at Dubai Municipality. Representatives of foreign manufacturers are to take the required steps to ensure that cosmetic products intended for the local market are registered before consignments of such products are imported to Dubai. In the event of any abuse in this regard, the consignment of the unregistered product would be cleared only with a single warning.
Cosmetic Products Registration
Any substances or /products/pharmaceuticals intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips) or with the teeth with an intention of exclusively or mainly to clean, perfume, change appearance, correct body odors, protect and/or keep these parts in good condition is classified as a cosmetic product.
You have to register each Cosmetic Product in Dubai Municipality, before placing it in UAE local market. it is mandatory to get a certificate for cosmetic products label assessment from Dubai Municipality before placing the products in the local market for trading purposes. The process will ensure the safety of the consumer and it will help to understand the purpose of the product, with standard label guidelines to be followed during the assessment procedure.
Food Products Registration
Dubai has been established as a market for import and re-exports for Asia & North African countries in last four decades. Dubai Port is used for whole GCC & North African traders. Food Products are one of the main sectors which imported in Dubai and re-exported in other countries. To manage such a market, it could not be organized without forming proper food control measures enforced by and active, efficient & effective food control authority. The Dubai Municipality aims at certifying the safety and quality of imported & re-exported food while ensuring simple & prompt procedures and transactions to facilitate food trade.
In order to register with Dubai Municipality before importing or re-exporting any food product, the documents required for submission are:
- Company trade license
- Company’s email address
- Company’s telephone, fax, and P.O. Box Number
- Company’s location details in Duba
Health Supplement Registration
The purpose of the procedures is to ensure the compliance of the health supplements with the endorsed conditions and specifications, in order to avoid the organization which imports /deals with/ manufacture these products the rejection of their shipments when arriving at Dubai’s port or the expropriation from the local market.
How can PRD help you?
Product Registration Dubai is a business consultancy firm in Dubai with several years of professional experience in product registration in UAE and food items registration in Dubai. To register your product in Dubai, several steps are needed as well as numerous documents from the country of origin need to be drafted and fully legalized up to the UAE embassy.
The product registration requirements vary from product to product. New regulations and product registration process amendments can be challenging. We have successfully registered several products and our team is looking forward to assisting you. Feel free to Contact Us!
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