Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (16) of 2018
- Issued Date: 05 Apr 2018
- Effective Date: 01 Jan 2020
- Official Gazette: No. 629
- Sector: Industry and Technical Standardisation
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 7
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes a mandatory technical standard for terrestrial radio receivers in the United Arab Emirates. The standard, titled "UAE.S 5021:2018 Terrestrial Radio Receivers", applies to all home, portable, and vehicle radio receivers sold in the UAE. The resolution sets timelines for implementation, requiring 50% compliance for new vehicle models from 2021 and 100% compliance from 2024. This legislation aims to ensure a consistent level of quality and performance for radio receivers used by consumers and in the automotive industry across the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
The resolution is significant for businesses manufacturing, importing, or selling radio receivers in the UAE, as well as vehicle manufacturers supplying the local market. Compliance with the mandatory standard is required, and non-compliance may result in penalties or restrictions on the sale of non-compliant products. The legislation supports the UAE's broader efforts to develop and enforce technical standards across various industries. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to establish a mandatory technical standard for terrestrial radio receivers in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to ensure a consistent level of quality and performance for radio receivers used by consumers and in the automotive industry across the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The legislation does not specify any key definitions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this Cabinet Resolution are:
- Compliance with the mandatory standard: The adopted standard No. (UAE.S 5021:2018) entitled "Terrestrial Radio Receivers" shall be a mandatory standard to be applied in the United Arab Emirates. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018, Art. 1)
- Timeline for implementation in vehicles: The standard shall apply to the vehicles that are supplied to the State starting from models 2021 at, at least, (50 %) of the vehicles, and shall apply to vehicles starting from models 2024 at (100 %). (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018, Art. 2)
- Timeline for implementation in home and portable receivers: The Standard shall apply to all home and other portable receivers, as of 1 January 2010. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018, Art. 2)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not specify any rights or protections provided. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The legislation does not specify any authorities or bodies responsible for enforcement. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not specify any fees, charges, or financial provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not specify any exemptions or exceptions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The key deadlines and time limits under this legislation are:
- The Standard shall apply to all home and other portable receivers, as of 1 January 2010. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018, Art. 2)
- The Standard shall apply to the vehicles that are supplied to the State starting from models 2021 at, at least, (50 %) of the vehicles, and shall apply to vehicles starting from models 2024 at (100 %). (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018, Art. 2)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The legislation references the following related laws:
- The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates
- Federal Law No. (28) of 2001 Establishing Emirates Authority For Standardization and Metrology, as Amended (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the dates set forth in Article (2), which are:
- The Standard shall apply to all home and other portable receivers, as of 1 January 2010.
- The Standard shall apply to the vehicles that are supplied to the State starting from models 2021 at, at least, (50 %) of the vehicles, and shall apply to vehicles starting from models 2024 at (100 %).
- (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers, 2018, Art. 3)
- This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers 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.