Cabinet Resolution · UAE
Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods
Issued 20 March 2023 · In Force
The Cabinet,
- Having reviewed the Constitution; and
- Federal Law No. (1) of 1972, Concerning the Competences of Ministries and Capacities of Ministries, and its amendments thereof; and
- Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2020, Concerning Metrology and Standards; and
- Cabinet Resolution No. (60) of 2019, Concerning the Mandatory Metrology Standard Related to Food Additives in the United Arab Emirates; and
- Based upon the proposal submitted by the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Cabinet's approval,
Resolved:
Article (1)
The UAE Technical Regulations, whose number and title are identified in the annexed schedule, shall be amended to prohibit the use of “Titanium Dioxide (E171)” as a food additive.
Article (2)
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette, and it shall come into force as of the day following its date of publication.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister
Issued by Us: On: 28/ Shaaban / 1444 AH Corresponding to: 20 / March / 2023 AD