Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (64) of 2022
- Issued Date: 12 Jul 2022
- Effective Date: 14 Aug 2022
- Official Gazette: No. 731
- Sector: Industry and Technical Standardisation
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 30
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the National Metrology System in the United Arab Emirates. It defines the jurisdiction and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology to regulate metrology activities, including the authorization of measuring devices, legal metrological control, and the adoption of the International System of Measurement Units. The resolution also outlines administrative penalties for non-compliance and grievance procedures. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 1-14) The National Metrology System is crucial for businesses and individuals in the UAE, as it ensures the accuracy and reliability of measurements used in trade, industry, and consumer protection. This law empowers the government to set technical standards, oversee the calibration of measuring devices, and enforce legal metrology requirements. Compliance with this resolution is essential for companies operating in the UAE to avoid penalties and maintain confidence in their products and services. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 1-14)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The purpose of this Cabinet Resolution is to establish the National Metrology System in the United Arab Emirates and define the jurisdiction and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in regulating metrology activities. The law applies to all measuring devices, pre-packaged packages, and metrological activities within the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The key definitions provided in this law include:
- State: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Ministry: Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
- Minister: Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
- Competent Authorities: Federal and local government authorities in the UAE
- Authorised Agency: Any governmental or private entity officially authorized by the Ministry to carry out its tasks and powers
- Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI): The authority authorized by the Ministry to maintain the national measurement standards
- Measuring Devices: Machines, tools, and devices intended for measurement purposes
- Legal Metrological Control: All activities of legal metrology, including control of measuring devices, metrological supervision, and metrological expertise
- Supplier: Anyone whose activity impacts the characteristics of a product
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this law include: 1. The Ministry must determine the necessary national measuring references based on the needs of the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 2(1)) 2. The Ministry must supervise the Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI) to ensure the preservation and maintenance of the basic measurement references. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 2(2)) 3. The Ministry must support the industrial sector by providing the necessary measurement standards and calibration services. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 2(3)) 4. The Ministry must cooperate with the EMI to meet the requirements of the Mutual Recognition Agreement for Measurement and Calibration Results. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 2(4)) 5. The Ministry must approve a policy for studies and research to develop national measurement standards. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 2(5))
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The law requires the Ministry to register entities working in the field of measuring device repair in accordance with the regulations issued in this regard. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 2(10))
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities responsible for enforcement under this law are: 1. The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, which exercises all the tasks and powers necessary to regulate metrology work within the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 2) 2. The Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI), which is authorized by the Ministry to maintain the national measurement standards. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 2(2)) 3. The Competent Authorities, which are the federal and local government authorities in the UAE that fall within their jurisdiction to implement the provisions of this resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 1)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The law does not specify any penalty provisions. It states that without prejudice to any penalty stipulated in other related legislation, the Ministry or the Competent Authority may impose one or more of the following administrative penalties: a. Issuing a notice to the violator. b. Seizing the measuring devices or products in violation until the situation is corrected. c. Withdrawing, retrieving, or removing the measuring device or violating products and charging the violator the expenses. d. Coordinating with the licensing authority to cancel the commercial license of the violating supplier. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 7)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The following are excluded from the application of the provisions of this resolution: 1. Matters considered confidential by the Ministry of Defence. 2. Educational purposes and scientific research. 3. Advertising and promotional purposes. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 10)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The law provides a grievance procedure, where resolutions issued under the administrative penalties or decisions not to grant a conformity certificate can be appealed. The appeal must be submitted to the Minister or the head of the Competent Authority within 14 days of being informed of the decision or 60 days of being informed of the decision not to grant a conformity certificate. The Minister or Competent Authority head must issue a final resolution on the grievance within 25 working days. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 8)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution repeals the previous Cabinet Resolution No. (31) of 2006 concerning the National Measurement Law. Any provision that opposes or violates the provisions of this new resolution is also repealed. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 13(1)) The applicable resolutions and regulations issued prior to the entry into force of this resolution shall remain in force, as long as they do not conflict with its provisions, until the issuance of new provisions replacing them. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 13(2))
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution was issued on 12 July 2022 and came into effect 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette on 14 August 2022. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System, 2022, Art. 14)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System 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.