United Arab Emirates’ GCC Standardization and Desert Climate Packaging Requirements
The UAE implements GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) standards across all emirates. Imported goods must meet GCC technical regulations, with electrical products requiring G-Mark certification from the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA). Customs declarations must be submitted through the Dubai Customs “Smart Customs” system, with Arabic-English bilingual documentation mandatory.
Packaging must withstand UAE’s desert climate conditions, with temperature-resistant materials that perform at 50°C+ ambient temperatures. Plastic packaging must pass UV resistance testing (300 hours exposure without degradation) and display the recycling symbol “♻️” with material codes. Luxury goods imported into Dubai require tamper-evident packaging with unique serial numbers for authentication purposes. Wooden packaging must comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with Arabic “موثق ISPM 15” (ISPM 15 Certified).