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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/361 United Arab Emirates 2017 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
GCC draft technical regulation "Lubricating…
GCC draft technical regulation "Lubricating Oils for Internal Combustion Engines" – Part 2: ACEA European Oil Sequences for Gasoline Engines and Diesel Engines
This Gulf draft of technical regulation is concerned with lubricating oils for internal combustion engines suitable for Light duty diesel engine, Engines with after treatment devices and Heavy duty diesel engines excluding marine application.
Environment related objective
Technical regulation on lubricating oils that aims to ensure environment and consumer protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
GCC draft technical regulation "Lubricating Oils for Internal Combustion Engines" – Part 2: ACEA European Oil Sequences for Gasoline Engines and Diesel Engines
This Gulf draft of technical regulation is concerned with lubricating oils for internal combustion engines suitable for Light duty diesel engine, Engines with after treatment devices and Heavy duty diesel engines excluding marine application.
Lubricants, industrial oils and related products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
180 days from Publication day in official gazette
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/362 United Arab Emirates 2017 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for Cosmetics…
Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to cosmetics and personal care products as defined in Article (2) of these Regulations. The basic requirements for such products shall be determined before they are placed or displayed on the market, in order to ensure facilitation of trading in the GCC market of Member States and maintaining the protection of human health and the environment
Environment related objective
Technical regulation on cosmetics and personal care products that aims to ensure environment and consumer protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to cosmetics and personal care products as defined in Article (2) of these Regulations. The basic requirements for such products shall be determined before they are placed or displayed on the market, in order to ensure facilitation of trading in the GCC market of Member States and maintaining the protection of human health and the environment
Cosmetics and personal care products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
180 days from Publication day in official gazette
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/379 United Arab Emirates 2017 Alternative and renewable energy Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Draft of UAE Technical Regulation Biodiesel Fuels…
Draft of UAE Technical Regulation Biodiesel Fuels (B100) used for Diesel blending - Requirements and Test Methods
This draft of UAE technical regulation specifies requirements and test methods for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) used for Biodiesel blends. Biodiesel (B100) that is being used as a blending component with diesel fuels shall meet the requirements of standard no. UAE.S 477
Environment related objective
This technical regulation aims to protect the environment by specifying requirements and test methods for biodiesel fuel (B100)
Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft of UAE Technical Regulation Biodiesel Fuels (B100) used for Diesel blending - Requirements and Test Methods
This draft of UAE technical regulation specifies requirements and test methods for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) used for Biodiesel blends. Biodiesel (B100) that is being used as a blending component with diesel fuels shall meet the requirements of standard no. UAE.S 477
Liquid fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.160.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Not specified
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/395 United Arab Emirates 2017 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications
Agriculture, Chemicals, Fisheries, Forestry,…
Agriculture, Chemicals, Fisheries, Forestry, Manufacturing
Federal Law for product safety and its executive…
Federal Law for product safety and its executive regulation
UAE Federal Law for product safety and its executive regulation, the provisions of this law shall apply to all products are being traded in the local market, including free zones and the like.
The following products are excluded from the provisions of the law:
1. Medicines and veterinary, vaccines, Serums, and the like.
2. Goods to be classified as antiques.
3. Used products that need to be repaired, rehabilitated or modified during the period prior to their placement in the market
Environment related objective
The federal law for product safety and its executive regulation is implemented in UAE for general environmental protection purposes. It also aims to ensure the prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection, protection of human health or safety and quality requirements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Federal Law for product safety and its executive regulation
UAE Federal Law for product safety and its executive regulation, the provisions of this law shall apply to all products are being traded in the local market, including free zones and the like.
The following products are excluded from the provisions of the law:
1. Medicines and veterinary, vaccines, Serums, and the like.
2. Goods to be classified as antiques.
3. Used products that need to be repaired, rehabilitated or modified during the period prior to their placement in the market
All products are being traded in the local market, the following products are excluded from the provisions of the law:

1. Medicines and veterinary, vaccines, Serums, and the like.
2. Goods to be classified as antiques.
3. Used products that need to be repaired, rehabilitated or modified during the period prior to their placement in the market
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Not specified
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/401 United Arab Emirates 2017
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Technical regulation or specifications Not specified
GSO Draft Technical Regulation "General…
GSO Draft Technical Regulation "General Safety Requirements of Household Detergents"
This Gulf Technical Regulation establishes the requirements applicable on Household Detergents placed in the market within the GCC countries ensuring a high degree of environmental protection and human safety
Environment related objective
The main purpose of this regulation is to ensure that all household detergents and homecare products in scope of the regulation do not have harmful effect to the consumer or the environment when used in accordance to the usage instruction stated on product label
Measure description Coverage of the measure
GSO Draft Technical Regulation "General Safety Requirements of Household Detergents"
This Gulf Technical Regulation establishes the requirements applicable on Household Detergents placed in the market within the GCC countries ensuring a high degree of environmental protection and human safety
Laundry Powder Detergents (Automatic and Manual), Laundry Liquid Detergents, Fabric Stain Remover, Laundry Fabric Softener, Hand Dish Wash Detergent, Automatic Dishwasher Detergent, All Purpose Cleaner (without disinfectant properties), Detergent with Bleach, Soap Flakes, Carpet Shampoos, Liquid Glass Cleaner, Sodium Bicarbonate, Scouring Powder
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100.40
Subsidy amount Implementation period
180 days from Publication day in official gazette
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/151 United Arab Emirates 2013 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Labelling - Energy Efficiency Label for…
Labelling - Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances Part 3: Household Refrigerating Appliances
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through the promotion of energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Labelling - Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances Part 3: Household Refrigerating Appliances
Domestic refrigerating appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
97.040.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/152 United Arab Emirates 2013
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
UAE Control Regulation of Cosmetics and Personal…
UAE Control Regulation of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Environment related objective
To ensure the highest degree of protection for the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
UAE Control Regulation of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/157 United Arab Emirates 2013
Air pollution reduction, Water management and…
Air pollution reduction, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
UAE Draft Technical Regulation of Allowable…
UAE Draft Technical Regulation of Allowable Emission Level from Marine Outboard Engines
Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
UAE Draft Technical Regulation of Allowable Emission Level from Marine Outboard Engines
Environmental protection
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
Water
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/ARE/23 United Arab Emirates 2013 Animal protection Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Ministerial Decree Number (467) of the year 2013…
Ministerial Decree Number (467) of the year 2013 concerning the lifting of the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, from Bulgaria
Environment related objective
To protect animal health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Decree Number (467) of the year 2013 concerning the lifting of the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, from Bulgaria
Live poultry and poultry product including poultry meat, day-old chicks and eggs
Type of measure
Import ban lift
 ICS - HS Code
0105
0207
0105.11
0407
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 11 July 2013
Keywords
Environment
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/ARE/24 United Arab Emirates 2013 Animal protection
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or…
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture
Ministerial Decree Number (538) of the year 2013…
Ministerial Decree Number (538) of the year 2013 concerning the imposition of the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products including poultry meat, day-old chicks, hatching eggs, except heat treated meat from Italy
Environment related objective
To protect animal health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Decree Number (538) of the year 2013 concerning the imposition of the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products including poultry meat, day-old chicks, hatching eggs, except heat treated meat from Italy
Live poultry and poultry product including poultry meat, day-old chicks and eggs
Type of measure
Import ban
 ICS - HS Code
0105
0207
0105.11
0407
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 25 August 2013
Keywords
Environment