What is Food Product Registration?

Before any packaged food or beverage can be imported, distributed, or sold in Dubai, it must be registered with Dubai Municipality through the Food Import and Re-export System (FIRS). Registration confirms your product meets UAE food safety, labelling, and ingredient rules, and it is a legal requirement, not an optional quality mark. Ampsy Consultancy manages the full submission on your behalf, from label review to certificate issuance.

What's Involved in Registering Your Food Product?

Trade Licence Check: You'll need a valid UAE trade licence covering food import, export, or distribution before we can register your company on FIRS.

Bilingual Labelling: Product labels must carry brand name, ingredients in descending order, country of origin, manufacturer details, and barcode, in both Arabic and English.

Supporting Documentation: Certificate of Analysis, nutritional information, shelf-life details, and a Certificate of Conformity are prepared and submitted for each product.

Halal Certification: Products containing meat or animal derivatives require a Halal slaughter certificate and veterinary health documentation, which we help you source and submit.

Faster Turnaround: A clean, complete application avoids the lab-testing delays and rejections that slow down most first-time filings.

Get Your Food Products Market-Ready

From your first FIRS application to renewals and label updates down the line, Ampsy Consultancy handles the government liaison so your food products can legally reach shelves in Dubai without delays or rejected shipments.

Ready to register your food products in Dubai? Call Ampsy Consultancy today to get expert consultation!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every packaged food and beverage product must be registered with Dubai Municipality through FIRS before it can be imported, distributed, or sold. Selling unregistered products can result in confiscation, fines, and import refusal.

Typically a bilingual product label, full ingredient list, Certificate of Analysis, nutritional information, and shelf-life details. Products containing meat or animal derivatives also need Halal and veterinary health certificates.

A straightforward application with complete, compliant documentation generally takes a few weeks. Products requiring lab testing or additional certificates can take longer, which is why we pre-check every submission before filing.

Yes, Arabic labelling alongside English is a mandatory requirement for food products sold in the UAE. Ampsy Consultancy reviews and prepares compliant bilingual artwork as part of the registration process.

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