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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/ARE/27 United Arab Emirates 2013
Animal protection, Environmental protection from…
Animal protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Environment related objective
To protect animal health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Decree Number (649) 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 New Zealand
Live poultry and poultry products including poultry meat, day-old chicks and eggs
Type of measure
Import ban lift
 ICS - HS Code
0105
0207
0105.11
0407
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/244 United Arab Emirates 2014 Sustainable agriculture management Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through regulating organic products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Technical Regulation for "Maximum Limits of Pesticides Residues and Contaminants in Organic Food"
Foodstuffs; Pesticides and other agrochemicals; Food products in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
67.040
Keywords
Organic
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
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
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/265 United Arab Emirates 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Environment related objective
This scheme aims to restrict the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and contributes to the protection of human health and the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Emirates control scheme to restrict the use of hazardous materials in electronic and electrical devices.

This scheme shall apply to the products falling under the categories as mentioned in annex 1 of the scheme. This scheme aims to restrict the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and contributes to the protection of human health and the environment.
The use of hazardous materials in electronic and electrical devices
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/409 United Arab Emirates 2018
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To improve energy and water use efficiency of household dishwashers, thus protecting the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "LABELING – ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABEL FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - PART 6: Dishwasher"

This draft of updated technical regulation concerned with methods for measuring the energy and water consumption for dishwasher household use. This standard also applies to those sold for built-in household dishwashers.

This document covers the requirements related to:
- Energy Consumption;
- Water Consumption;

Dishwasher intended for commercial purposes are not included.
Mechanical structures for electronic equipment; Dishwashers
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
31.240
97.040.40
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Labelling
Agriculture G/AG/N/ARE/12 United Arab Emirates 2018 General environmental protection Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To promote organic agriculture.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Infrastructural services:
Agriculture extension, training, marketing promotions through exception's for environmental purposes (including organic, pesticides seeds and protected agriculture)
Organic agriculture
Type of measure
Infrastructural services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Organic
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/ARE/56 United Arab Emirates 2015
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable…
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Not specified Agriculture
Environment related objective
To provide protection against the introduction of plant pests by imposing phytosanitary measures for importing organic fertilizers/ soil conditioners/amendments
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed Ministerial Decree on Regulating the: Production, Importing and Circulating of Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners

The proposed Ministerial Decree includes phytosanitary measures for importing organic fertilizers/ soil conditioners/amendments from all trading partners aiming to provide protection against the introduction of plant pests.
Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners/ Soil Amendments/Phytosanitary Certificate
Type of measure
Phytosanitary Measures
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Organic
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
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
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/340 United Arab Emirates 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Quality requirements; Protection of the environment ; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft of technical regulation provide comprehensive information about the UAE Energy Efficiency Standardization and Labeling Program for Television Sets. It details requirements, references and procedures needed by traders, importers and/or manufacturers to ensure that their products complies with the program prior to making their product available in the UAE market.
Mechanical structures for electronic equipment
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
31.240
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/104 United Arab Emirates 2012
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
UAE GCC technical regulation draft for Lubricating Oil for Internal Combustion Engines
Lubricating oil
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.100
Keywords
Environment