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United Arab EmiratesProposed measure, not in force yet

Fuels – United Arab Emirates

Official title

UAE Technical Regulations for Gasoline Fuel for Racing Cars – Requirements and Test Methods

The United Arab Emirates notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 3 July 2026. The comment period closed on 1 September 2026.

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At a glance

Products

Liquid fuels

Notifying member
United Arab Emirates
Status
Proposed measure, not in force yet
Objectives
  • Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
  • Protection of human health or safety
  • Protection of the environment
  • Quality requirements
  • Harmonization
  • Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade
  • Cost saving and productivity enhancement
Area
TBT: Technical product rulesTechnical barriers to trade
Notification type
Regular notification
Document symbol
G/TBT/N/ARE/706
ICS classification
  • 75.160.20 Liquid fuels

Key dates

Distributed by the WTO
Comment deadline
Closed on 1 September 2026
Proposed adoption
To be determined
Proposed entry into force
To be determined

How to comment

The comment period closed on 1 September 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/706; it can take them up with the United Arab Emirates.

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What the notification says

Gasoline Fuel for Racing Cars – Requirements and Test Methods 1. Scope 1.1 This standard specification document covers the properties and requirements of unleaded gasoline fuel marketed and delivered to use in racing cars. 1.2 Racing fuel is a specialized, high-octane blend formulated for motorsport engines to prevent premature detonation, withstand higher boost and compression, and maximize engine performance.

Sources

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