Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (116) of 2024
- Issued Date: 22 Oct 2024
- Effective Date: 01 Nov 2024
- Official Gazette: No. 786
- Sector: Environment and Natural Resources
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 8
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the technical regulations for maximum residue limits (MRLs) of pesticides in agricultural and food products in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to ensure food safety and protect public health by setting permissible levels of pesticide residues. This law is important for all businesses involved in the production, import, export, and sale of agricultural and food items in the UAE, as they must comply with the specified MRL standards. Failure to do so could result in products being seized or banned from the market. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to establish the technical regulations for maximum residue limits (MRLs) of pesticides in agricultural and food products in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to ensure food safety and protect public health by setting permissible levels of pesticide residues in these products. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The legislation does not specify any key definitions. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this law are: 1. All concerned authorities existing at the time the entry into force of this Resolution shall adjust their situations in accordance with its provisions within one hundred and eighty (180) days as of the date of its entry into force. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024, Art. 2) 2. The Technical Regulation for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, as attached to this Resolution, is mandatory to be applied in the United Arab Emirates. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024, Art. 1)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not specify any rights or protections provided. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The legislation does not specify which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not specify any fees, charges, or financial provisions. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not specify any exemptions or exceptions. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The legislation specifies one key deadline: All concerned authorities existing at the time the entry into force of this Resolution shall adjust their situations in accordance with its provisions within one hundred and eighty (180) days as of the date of its entry into force. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024, Art. 2)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution repeals the previous Technical Regulation No. (UAES MRL1:2019) entitled "Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products", which was approved by Cabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2020. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024, Art. 3)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force as of the day following its publication date, which was 31 October 2024. (Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, 2024, Art. 4)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products 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.