Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (12) of 2019
- Issued Date: 28 Jan 2019
- Effective Date: 15 Feb 2019
- Official Gazette: No. 647
- Sector: Industry and Technical Standardisation
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 6
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes a mandatory standard specification for energy efficiency labeling of television sets in the United Arab Emirates. The resolution requires all concerned entities to regularize their status in accordance with the provisions within 180 days of the resolution's effective date. This law aims to promote energy efficiency and conservation by providing consumers with clear information about the energy performance of electrical appliances, specifically television sets. It is an important measure for businesses and individuals in the UAE to comply with in order to support the country's sustainability goals. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to establish a mandatory standard specification for energy efficiency labeling of television sets in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to promote energy efficiency and conservation by providing consumers with clear information about the energy performance of electrical appliances. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The legislation does not specify any key definitions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligation under this law is that the standard specification No. (UAE.S 5010 – 8 :2019) Labeling - Energy Efficiency Label – Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances - Part Eight: Television Sets, shall be considered a mandatory standard specification in the United Arab Emirates. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019, Art. 1)
Additionally, all concerned entities responsible for the implementation of this Resolution are required to regularize their status in accordance with the provisions within 180 days from the date of its entry into force. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019, Art. 2)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not specify any rights or protections provided. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The legislation does not specify any authorities or bodies responsible for enforcement. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not specify any fees, charges, or financial provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not specify any exemptions or exceptions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The key deadline under this law is that all concerned entities responsible for the implementation of this Resolution shall regularize their status in accordance with the provisions thereof within 180 days from the date of its entry into force. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019, Art. 2)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution references the following related legislation:
- The Constitution
- Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended
- Federal Law No. (28) of 2001 Establishing the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology, as amended
However, the resolution does not specify how it interacts with or amends these other laws. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution was issued on 28 January 2019 and came into effect on 15 February 2019, the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette No. 647. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates, 2019, Art. 3)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates 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.