Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (24) of 2023
- Issued Date: 20 Mar 2023
- Effective Date: 01 Apr 2023
- Official Gazette: No. 748
- Sector: Industry and Technical Standardisation
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 4
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 1
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution amends the Emirates Technical Rules concerning the additive substances permitted for use in foods. The key change is the prohibition of the use of "Titanium Dioxide (E171)" as a food additive. This resolution aims to update the UAE's technical regulations on food additives to align with evolving international standards and safety concerns. For businesses in the UAE's food industry, this change means they must reformulate any products containing the prohibited additive to ensure compliance. Consumers in the UAE will also benefit from this measure, which enhances the safety and quality of the food supply. (Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods, 2023, Art. 1)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to amend the UAE's existing technical regulations on permitted food additives. Specifically, it prohibits the use of the food additive "Titanium Dioxide (E171)" in the UAE. The purpose is to update the UAE's food safety standards and align them with evolving international guidelines and scientific evidence on the safety of certain food additives. (Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods, 2023, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The legislation does not provide any specific definitions. It focuses solely on amending the technical rules regarding the use of the food additive "Titanium Dioxide (E171)". (Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods, 2023)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The key obligation imposed by this Cabinet Resolution is the prohibition on the use of "Titanium Dioxide (E171)" as a food additive in the UAE. Companies in the food industry must ensure that any of their products sold in the UAE do not contain this prohibited additive. (Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods, 2023, Art. 1)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance with the prohibition on using Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a food additive. (Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods, 2023)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution comes into effect on 1 April 2023, the day following its publication in the Official Gazette No. 748. (Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods, 2023, Art. 2)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.