Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specifications in the United Arab Emirates
The Cabinet:
- Upon review of the Constitution,
- Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the Competences of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, and any amendments thereof,
- Federal Law No. (28) of 2001 Establishing the Emirates Specifications and Standards Authority, and amendments thereof,
- Upon the approval of the Cabinet,
Resolves:
Article (1)
The updated mandatory standard specifications of the food sector which are (3) standard specifications, the numbers, addresses and types of which specified in Table (1) attached to this Resolution; shall be deemed as Mandatory Standard Specifications in the United Arab Emirates.
Article (2)
The amendments and corrections to the mandatory standard specifications for the food sector shall be adopted; and they are (3) standard specifications, the numbers, addresses and types of which specified in Table (2) attached to this Resolution; shall be adopted.
Article (3)
The entities concerned with the implementation of this Resolution shall rectify their statuses within (180) as of the date of its entry into force.
Article (4)
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force on the day following the date of its publication.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister
Issued by us: Date: 13 / Safar / 1440 H Corresponding to: 22 / October / 2018 AD
Table (1) — List of Update Mandatory Standard Specifications
| Serial | Standard Specification Number | Title in Arabic | Title in English | Type | Attribute | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAE.S 5008: 2018 | الحبوب ومنتجاتها - الخبز | Cereal and cereal products - Bread | Mandatory | Updated | Shall cancel and replace the Specification No. UAE.S 5008: 2009 |
| 2 | UAE.S 1415: 2018 | التبغ المعسل | Almeassel Tobacco | Mandatory | Updated | Shall cancel and replace the Specification No. UAE.S 1415: 2011 |
| 3 | UAE.S 1749: 2018 | تبغ المعسل برائحة الفواكه | Almeassel Tobacco Fruit Flavored | Mandatory | Updated | Shall cancel and replace the Specification No. UAE.S 1749: 2011 |
Table (2) — List of Amended Mandatory Standard Specifications
| Serial | Number of Standard Specification | Title in Arabic | Title in English | Attribute | Amendment or Correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | UAE.S GSO 193: 2015 AMD 1:2018 (First amendment) | منتجات الحليب المجففة | Dried Milk Products | Mandatory | Item 4.1.3.1 shall be deleted |
| 5 | UAE.S GSO 192: 2015 AMD 1:2018 (First amendment) | الحليب المجفف | Dried Milk | Mandatory | Item 4.1.3.1 shall be deleted |
| 6 | UAE.S GSO 191: 2015 AMD 1:2018 (First amendment) | الحليب المجفف منزوع الدسم | Skimmed Dried Milk | Mandatory | Item 4.1.3.1 shall be deleted |
| 7 | UAE.S GSO 190: 2015 AMD 1:2018 (First amendment) | الحليب المجفف كامل الدسم | Whole Dried Milk | Mandatory | Item 4.1.3.1 shall be deleted |
| 8 | UAE.S GSO 189: 2015 AMD 1:2018 (First amendment) | الحليب المجفف نصف منزوع الدسم | Partly Skimmed Dried Milk | Mandatory | Item 4.1.3.1 shall be deleted |
| 9 | UAE.S GSO 1016: 2015 AMD 1:2018 (First amendment) | مدة صلاحية المنتجات الغذائية | Expiration Dates of Food Products | Mandatory | Item 5.1.2 shall be deleted |
| 10 | UAE.S GSO 1016: 2015 AMD 1:2018 (First amendment) | مدة صلاحية المنتجات الغذائية | Expiration Dates of Food Products | Mandatory | Item 5.1.2 shall be deleted |
| 11 | UAE.S GSO 1016: 2015 AMD 1:2018 (First amendment) | مدة صلاحية المنتجات الغذائية | Expiration Dates of Food Products | Mandatory | Item 5.1.2 shall be deleted |
| 12 | UAE.S GSO 1016: 2015 AMD 1:2018 (First amendment) | مدة صلاحية المنتجات الغذائية | Expiration Dates of Food Products | Mandatory | Item 5.1.2 shall be deleted |