Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (4) of 2020
- Issued Date: 02 Jan 2020
- Effective Date: 16 Jan 2020
- Official Gazette: No. 670
- Sector: Industry and Technical Standardisation
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 6
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes mandatory standard specifications for the food sector in the United Arab Emirates. It identifies five specific standard specifications that all food sector entities must comply with. The Resolution aims to ensure food safety and quality standards across the UAE's food industry. It is an important piece of legislation for all businesses operating in the UAE's food sector, as non-compliance can lead to penalties. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 1-3)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is limited to the food sector in the United Arab Emirates. It mandates the application of five specific standard specifications for all entities operating in the UAE's food industry. The purpose is to ensure consistent quality and safety standards across the food sector through the adoption of these mandatory technical standards. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution does not provide any specific definitions. It simply refers to "the (5) five standard specifications applicable to the food sector" without defining them further. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this Cabinet Resolution are: 1. All entities in the food sector must comply with the five mandatory standard specifications listed in the attached schedule. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 1) 2. Existing entities must regularize their status to conform with the provisions of this Resolution within 180 days of its entry into force. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 2)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The Cabinet Resolution does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. It only mandates compliance with the five standard specifications for the food sector. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 1-2)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The Cabinet Resolution does not explicitly grant any specific rights or protections. Its focus is on establishing mandatory technical standards for the food sector to ensure quality and safety. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 1-3)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Cabinet Resolution does not designate any specific authorities or bodies responsible for enforcing compliance with the mandatory standard specifications. It simply states that "all concerned entities" must regularize their status in accordance with the Resolution's provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 2)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Cabinet Resolution does not specify any penalties for non-compliance with the mandatory standard specifications. It only states the requirement for entities to "regularize their status" within 180 days, but does not outline any consequences for failing to do so. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 2)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Cabinet Resolution does not mention any fees, charges, or other financial provisions related to the mandatory standard specifications for the food sector. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 1-3)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The Cabinet Resolution does not provide any exemptions or exceptions to the requirement for food sector entities to comply with the five mandatory standard specifications. It applies universally to all such entities in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 1-2)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms or procedures. It is silent on how any issues or disagreements related to the mandatory standard specifications would be addressed. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 1-3)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The only deadline mentioned in the Cabinet Resolution is the requirement for existing entities to "regularize their status in accordance with its provisions within (180) one hundred and eighty days from the date of its entry into force." (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 2)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Cabinet Resolution references the following related UAE legislation: - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers - Federal Law No. (28) of 2001 Regarding the Establishment of the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology - Cabinet Resolution No. (1) of 2017 Regarding the Application of Mandatory Standard Specifications for the United Arab Emirates However, it does not specify how this Resolution interacts with or relates to those other laws. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
The Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates came into effect on 16 January 2020, the day following its publication in the Official Gazette No. 670. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector in the United Arab Emirates, 2020, Art. 3)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications for the Food Sector 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.