Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for the United Arab Emirates
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (45) of 2016
- Issued Date: 23 Nov 2016
- Effective Date: 30 Nov 2016
- Official Gazette: No. 608
- Sector: Industry and Technical Standardisation
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 6
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes two mandatory standard specifications for vehicles in the United Arab Emirates. The first is the safety requirements for modified vehicles, and the second is the general requirements for cars. The resolution requires all concerned authorities to implement these standards and correct any non-compliance within 180 days of the effective date. This legislation is important for vehicle manufacturers, importers, and modifiers operating in the UAE, as it sets clear technical and safety requirements that must be met. Failure to comply could result in penalties or restrictions on the sale or use of non-compliant vehicles. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for the United Arab Emirates, 2016, Art. 1-3)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The purpose of this Cabinet Resolution is to designate two specific technical standards as mandatory for vehicles in the UAE. Article 1 states that the standard specification No. (UAE.S 5104:2016) on safety requirements for modified vehicles and the standard specification No. (UAE.S GSO 42:2015) on general requirements for cars "shall both be considered as standard specifications of mandatory application in the United Arab Emirates". (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for the United Arab Emirates, 2016, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this resolution are: 1. All concerned authorities must implement this resolution and correct any non-compliance with its provisions within 180 days of the effective date. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for the United Arab Emirates, 2016, Art. 2) 2. The two specified technical standards (UAE.S 5104:2016 and UAE.S GSO 42:2015) are now mandatory for all vehicles in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for the United Arab Emirates, 2016, Art. 1)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 30 November 2016, the day after its publication in the Official Gazette No. 608. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for the United Arab Emirates, 2016, Art. 3)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is issued under the authority of Federal Law No. (28) of 2001, which established the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology. The resolution references and builds upon the standards and requirements set forth in that law. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for the United Arab Emirates, 2016, Preamble)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for 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.