Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: 61 of 2019
- Issued Date: 05 Nov 2019
- Effective Date: 25 Nov 2019
- Official Gazette: No. 666
- Sector: Industry and Technical Standardisation
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 27
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshops and Service Centers, and their Classification. It aims to regulate the vehicle repair and maintenance sector in the UAE, including free zones, by setting technical requirements and a classification system for workshops. The resolution is important for businesses operating vehicle repair workshops, as it mandates compliance with specific standards and procedures to obtain a certificate of conformity and be classified under a star rating system. This impacts their ability to operate and serve customers in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 1-2)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The provisions of this Resolution apply to all products, equipment, and professional skills of persons working in vehicle repair workshops, as well as the services used and provided in workshops operating in the periodic and corrective vehicle maintenance sector in the UAE, including free zones. The purpose is to regulate this sector by establishing technical requirements, a conformity assessment system, and a classification system for workshops. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Authority: The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology
- Competent Authority: The federal or local authority concerned with implementing the provisions of this Resolution
- Workshop: Any institution or company licensed to repair, inspect, maintain, and modify vehicles
- UAE Conformity Assessment System (ECAS): The system for verifying product conformity to approved standard specifications
- Certificate of Conformity: A certificate issued by the Authority verifying conformity to approved standards
- Workshop Classification System: A system for assessing workshops based on the Star Rating System
- Star Rating System: A classification of workshops from one to five stars based on approved standards
(Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations imposed by this Resolution on vehicle repair workshops include: 1. Fulfilling the technical requirements specified in Annex 2 of the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 4(1)) 2. Maintaining records of documents, data, and information related to the service, repair history, technical staff, and equipment. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 4(2)) 3. Obtaining a certificate of conformity from the Authority or an accepted conformity assessment body. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 4(3)) 4. Cooperating with the Authority and Competent Authority and providing requested documents and data. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 4(4)) 5. Ensuring the conformity of the service with the requirements during the period of practice. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 4(5)) 6. Displaying the certificate of conformity and star rating. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 4(6)) 7. Providing qualified technical personnel and meeting safety requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 4(7-8))
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The Resolution requires vehicle repair workshops to obtain a certificate of conformity from the Authority or an accepted conformity assessment body before being licensed or having their license renewed by the Competent Authority. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 3(2), Art. 6)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and their responsibilities under this Resolution are: 1. The Competent Authorities: Implement and oversee enforcement of the Resolution, ensure workshops have a certificate of conformity, develop monitoring plans, and coordinate with the Authority. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 3) 2. The Authority (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology): Responsible for implementing the Resolution, issuing certificates of conformity, and may delegate powers to accepted conformity assessment bodies. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 10(1-2)) 3. The Board of Directors of the Authority: May amend the technical annexes to the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 10(4)) 4. The Director General of the Authority: May take measures regarding cases not provided for in the Resolution and resolve disputes. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 10(10))
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Resolution does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. It states that in case of any violations, the Authority or Competent Authority may take measures such as: 1. Instructing the workshop to remedy the violation within a specified timeframe. 2. Suspending the certificate of conformity, reducing the classification level, or revoking the certificate of conformity. 3. Coordinating with the licensing authority to revoke the commercial license. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 8) The Resolution also states that violators may be subject to the procedures, measures, and penalties stipulated in Federal Law No. 28 of 2001 Establishing the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology, as amended. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 8(2))
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The Resolution provides a grievance procedure for workshops to file grievances against decisions and measures taken under Article 8 (Violations and Penalties). The key elements are: 1. Workshops must submit a grievance to the Director General within 14 working days of notification of the decision or measure. 2. The grievance must include all necessary supporting documents. 3. The Director General must issue a decision on the grievance within 25 working days, which is final. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 9)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The Resolution includes the following key transitional provisions and deadlines: 1. All workshops must regularize their status and fulfill the mandatory requirements of the Workshop Classification System and Star Rating System within 2 years of the Resolution's entry into force. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 11(1)) 2. Workshops that fulfill the mandatory technical requirements before the 2-year deadline may voluntarily apply for registration. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 11(2))
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on the day following its publication in the Official Gazette on 24 November 2019. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification, 2019, Art. 13)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification 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.