Food import regulation
Importation of goods requires businesses to obtain necessary licenses from customs and concerned statutory authorities including federal agencies, municipalities, telecom regulatory authorities of the UAE etc.
Importers which may be either brand representatives in the UAE of the manufacturing companies or distributors, need to be a legal entity in the UAE with a trade or business license with the specific scope of activity permitted to apply for necessary clearances, compliances etc.
This document gives a fair understanding of the processes and prerequisites for importation of food & beverage products to the United Arab Emirates.
