Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 JUL 2025 | United Arab Emirates | ''Pawsperity'' in the Pet Food Market | The pet population in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grew from 588,700 pets in 2014 to 938,000 pets in 2024. | Click here |
| 2 | 12 MAY 2014 | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | United Arab Emirates Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report discusses the food import regulations in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, referred to in this report as GCC-4. The report highlights the common regulations as well as the differences among them in the application of the regulations. | Click here |
| 3 | 31 DEC 2012 | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | United Arab Emirates Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | The United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a member of the GCC, continues to collaborate with other 5 member states to unify the rules and regulations governing food imports in the region. This report provides detailed information on UAE food import procedures, regulations and laws. | Click here |
| 4 | 25 MAR 2012 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | The United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a member of the GCC, continues to collaborate with other 5 member states to unify the rules and regulations governing food imports in the region. This report provides detailed information on UAE food import procedures, regulations and laws. | Click here |
| 5 | 06 APR 2011 | United Arab Emirates | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), six countries that include the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The Office of Agricultural Affairs (OAA) in Dubai covers Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and UAE (also known as the GCC-5). | Click here |