由 lltx1822 Sea Shipping to the United Arab Emirates: Special Document Requirements for Food Imports
The health authorities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi ports stipulate that all imported food must indicate the expiration date and be accompanied by a health certificate when shipped. Otherwise, the port authorities will not unload the goods. With the increasing emphasis on food safety, the United Arab Emirates has strengthened the supervision of imported food. Food suppliers, when preparing goods for export, must ensure that the expiration date is clearly marked on the food packaging and attach a health certificate issued by an authoritative institution, detailing the food ingredients, production process, health standards, etc. Importers also need to understand this requirement in advance, communicate and coordinate with suppliers to avoid goods being detained at the port due to missing or non – standard documents, resulting in high storage and delay costs.