By the uae embassyconsulate bill of entry or airway

by the UAE Embassy/Consulate,
- Bill of Entry or Airway Bill,
- Packing list,
- Country of Origin Certificate.
The UAE Embassy or UAE Consulate in the United States must notarize health and Halal
slaughter certificates.
There are no special packaging or container size requirements for food products. The UAE
does not allow the importation of irradiated food products. A radiation-free certificate is
required for food products from Europe and Asia. U.S. products are exempt from this
requirement.
There are no specific requirements for imported food samples. Samples for food shows and
other promotional events are routinely exempt from local labeling and shelf life requirements.
Product samples must be clearly marked as samples and accompanied by a statement
claiming that they are not for sale.
Since 1998 the UAE has levied a commercial invoice legalization fee (equivalent to 1 percent
of the consignment value) on all imported products. The fee can be paid at the UAE
Embassy/Consulate in the United States or in the UAE upon arrival. Products will not be
released from Customs until the fee is paid.
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6. Other Specific Standards
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Other than UAE standard (254/1995) for "baby food based on milk," there are no special
standards for specialty food products, such diet or health foods.
Inspection officials routinely check for salmonella in poultry products. If salmonella is
detected in more than 20 percent of tested samples, the shipment will be rejected.
Imports of alcoholic beverages are strictly controlled. Only a few local companies are
licensed to import and sell alcoholic beverages. These products are exempt from local
labeling requirements. The import of non-alcoholic beverages is permitted, but these
products cannot contain more than 0.05 percent of alcohol by volume. These products are
also exempt from local labeling requirements. The sale of pork products is strictly regulated
and confined to well-marked areas of supermarkets. Restaurants must clearly identify
products on the menu that contain pork. Only selected retail outlets and hotels are permitted
to sell pork.
The UAE Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) is responsible for regulating the
importation of live animals and plants.
7. Copyright and Trademark Laws
The UAE is tightening trademark and brand name protection rules. Trademark registration is
not mandatory but protection may be limited unless officially registered. Trademark
infringement problems are rare in the food sector.
Trademark registration is the responsibility of the Trademark Section, Ministry of Economy
and Commerce. A foreign company may register a product/brand directly with the Ministry.
To speed the process, however, it is recommended that a local law firm be retained.