Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (86) of 2023
- Issued Date: 20 Jul 2023
- Effective Date: 31 Jan 2024
- Official Gazette: No. 756
- Sector: Industry and Technical Standardisation
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 20
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the technical regulations for air quality measurements in the United Arab Emirates. It sets out the requirements and standards for laboratories, environmental monitoring networks, and measuring instruments used to monitor air pollutants. The Resolution aims to ensure accurate and reliable air quality data to support environmental protection efforts in the UAE. It is an important piece of legislation for businesses, environmental agencies, and researchers working in the field of air quality monitoring. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 1-10)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The Resolution applies to laboratories, environmental monitoring networks, and bodies working in measuring air pollutants specified in Cabinet Resolution No. (12) of 2006 for the Regulation Concerning Protection of Air from Pollution. It covers measurements of ambient air quality, indoor air quality, and air pollutants emitted from stationary sources. The purpose is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of air quality measurements through the establishment of technical regulations and requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- State: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Ministry: Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
- Competent Authority: The federal and local government authority responsible for implementing the provisions of this Resolution
- Accreditation: Official third-party certification of a conformity assessment body's competence to conduct a specific conformity assessment activity
- Laboratory: The entity that conducts air quality measurements
- Environmental Monitoring Networks: Air quality monitoring stations that monitor environmental components and pollutants
- Competence Test: Evaluation of a participant's performance according to pre-defined criteria through environmental laboratory comparisons or environmental monitoring network
- Permissible Limits: The maximum limits for pollutants in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the legislation issued by the competent authorities
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The key obligations and requirements under this Resolution include: 1. Laboratories and environmental monitoring networks must register with the Ministry and obtain accreditation according to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 4) 2. Measuring instruments used for air quality measurements must not exceed the maximum permissible error specified in the attached tables. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 5) 3. Laboratories and environmental monitoring networks must participate in competence testing programmes determined by the Ministry on an annual basis. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 6) 4. Laboratories or environmental monitoring networks must bear the costs of participating in competence testing programmes. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 7)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The Resolution requires the following: 1. Laboratories and environmental monitoring networks must register with the Ministry in accordance with the procedures and requirements issued by the Ministry. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 4) 2. Laboratories working in the field of testing air quality must obtain accreditation according to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard within one year from the effective date of the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 4)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is responsible for implementing the provisions of this Resolution, in coordination with the competent authorities. The Ministry's responsibilities include: 1. Ensuring that measuring instruments used in environmental monitoring networks and air quality measurement laboratories are calibrated and have the necessary calibration certificates. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 3) 2. Ensuring that environmental monitoring networks are registered in the Ministry's registration system. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 3) 3. Ensuring that air quality measurement laboratories obtain international accreditation in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 3) 4. Determining competency testing programmes and supervising their implementation. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 3)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Resolution does not specify any penalty provisions. However, it states that in the event of a violation of its provisions, the administrative penalties contained in Cabinet Resolution No. (64) of 2022 regarding the National Metrology System shall be applied. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 7)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Resolution states that laboratories or environmental monitoring networks shall bear the costs of participating in competence testing programmes. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 7)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The Resolution does not specify any exemptions or exceptions.
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The Resolution does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms. It states that if any situation arises that cannot be addressed in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, or if any dispute arises in its application, the Ministry shall take whatever action it deems appropriate to address the situation or resolve the dispute. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 7)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The Resolution includes the following key deadlines and time limits: 1. Laboratories that do not have accreditation shall apply for accreditation within 6 months from the effective date of this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 9) 2. This Resolution shall be implemented after 6 months of its publication date. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 10)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Resolution is related to the following UAE legislation: 1. Cabinet Resolution No. (12) of 2006 for the Regulation Concerning Protection of Air from Pollution, which specifies the air pollutants covered by this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 2) 2. Cabinet Resolution No. (64) of 2022 regarding the National System of Measurement, which is referenced for the legal measurement units to be used. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 5) 3. Cabinet Resolution No. (64) of 2022 regarding the National Metrology System, which is referenced for the administrative penalties to be applied in case of violations. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 7)
When did this law come into effect?
This Resolution shall be published in the Official newspaper and shall be implemented after 6 months of its publication date, which is 31 January 2024. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements, 2023, Art. 10)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Air Quality Measurements 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.