WTO notification · TBT
United Arab EmiratesProposed measure, may since have been adopted
Official title
Draft Cabinet Decision on Reorganizing Nutritional Composition Limits for Certain Food Products Offered by Food Establishments in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 24 April 2026. The comment period closed on 23 June 2026.
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Processes in the food industry; Food products in general
The comment period closed on 23 June 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/701; it can take them up with the United Arab Emirates.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)The notified draft Cabinet Decision on Reorganizing Nutritional Composition Limits for Certain Food Products Offered by Food Establishments in the UAE introduces mandatory maximum limits for sodium and calorie content (per 100 grams) for selected categories of food products offered by food establishments operating in the UAE. The measure applies to food establishments with 20 or more branches, including restaurants, cafés, cloud kitchens, and digital food platforms. The regulation: Defines targeted food categories (burgers, pizza, chicken products, potato products, sandwiches); Establishes maximum limits for sodium and calorie content per 100g; Requires compliance across all components of the food item (including bread, sauces, and additives); Assigns enforcement responsibilities to national and local health authorities; Establishes administrative penalties for non-compliance The measure aims to improve the nutritional profile of widely consumed foods and support national public health objectives.
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