WTO notification · TBT
United Arab EmiratesProposed measure, may since have been adopted
Official title
Draft Cabinet Resolution No. () of 2026 Regarding Food Reformulation
The United Arab Emirates notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 19 December 2025. The comment period closed on 17 February 2026.
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Published here:
Processes in the food industry; Food products in general
The comment period closed on 17 February 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/ARE/695; it can take them up with the United Arab Emirates.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)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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