Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (123) of 2024
- Issued Date: 04 Nov 2024
- Effective Date: 01 Jan 2025
- Official Gazette: No. 787
- Sector: Economy and Business
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 8
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution approves the lists of prohibited and restricted goods in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. It establishes the legal framework for regulating the import, export, and transit of certain goods within the GCC region. The resolution is significant for businesses and individuals engaged in cross-border trade, as it outlines the specific goods that are either banned or subject to restrictions across the GCC. Compliance with these lists is mandatory for all competent entities in the UAE, enforced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024, Art. 1-2)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to approve the lists of prohibited and restricted goods in the GCC states. It applies to the import, export, and transit of goods across the GCC region. The purpose is to establish a unified regulatory framework for managing the flow of certain goods, in line with the Unified Customs Law for the GCC States. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The legislation does not specify any key definitions. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this law are: 1. Competent entities in the UAE must adhere to the lists of prohibited and restricted goods, within their respective jurisdictions. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024, Art. 2) 2. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security is responsible for ensuring the enforcement of these lists of prohibited and restricted goods across the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024, Art. 2)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not outline any specific rights or protections. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security is responsible for ensuring the enforcement of the lists of prohibited and restricted goods across the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024, Art. 2)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not outline any fees, charges, or financial provisions. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not provide any exemptions or exceptions. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The only key deadline specified in the legislation is that this Cabinet Resolution shall enter into force as of 01 January 2025. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024, Art. 4)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is related to the following UAE and GCC legislation: - Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2021 Establishing the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) - Federal Decree No. (15) of 2022 Ratifying the Unified Customs Law for the GCC States and its Executive Regulation - Cabinet Resolution No. (17) of 2022 Approving the Unified Commodity Description and Coding Table of the GCC States according to the 2022 Harmonized System and updates thereof (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution shall enter into force as of 01 January 2025. (Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC, 2024, Art. 4)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC 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.