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Notifying Member: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [X], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Processes in the food industry (ICS code(s): 67.020); Food products in general (ICS code(s): 67.040)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): Draft Cabinet Resolution No. ( ) of 2026 Regarding Food Reformulation; (4 page(s), in Arabic)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)

United Arab Emirates

Tel.: (+971) (4) 2301794

Email: info@mohap.gov.ae

Fatma.almatrooshi@mohap.gov.ae

Website: https://mohap.gov.ae/

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Description of content: UAE T draft Cabinet Resolution No. (xx ) of 2026 Regarding Food Reformulation

This Resolution aims to:

1- Gradually reduce the content of sodium, sugar, and fats in the foods specified in Annex (1), in support of national health initiatives, enhancement of nutritional value, and reduction of obesity rates and other non-communicable diseases among the UAE population.

2- Align food products with nutritional labeling requirements, Nutri-Score or Nutri-Mark.

3- Align national efforts with international best practices in food safety, quality, and public health.

Scope of Application

The provisions of this Resolution shall apply to all industrial and commercial food establishments operating in the UAE, including free zones, that produce the foods specified in Annex (1) of the resolution, as well as to imported foods falling within the targeted categories.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Quality requirements; Harmonization

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Relevant documents:

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 17 February 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MOIAT)

P O Box: 2166

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Tel.: (+971) (4) 2084456

Email: uaetbt@moiat.gov.ae

Website: http://www.moiat.gov.ae