In order to be legally sold in the UAE, nicotine containing products must be approved by MoIAT (Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology), and receive an ECAS mark of conformity. Below, we break down the requirements to be aware of if you wish to market your vape product in the UAE.
As of January 2023, the registration fee for vape products in the UAE has been drastically reduced, meaning the vape industry in the country can expect to see significant growth over the coming years.
Vape Testing for UAE
For UAE applications to market, all testing must be performed by an ISO 17025 laboratory. The testing required is:
- Nicotine, Carbonyls, Metals
- Caffeine, Taurine
- Ethylene Glycol, Diethylene Glycol
Vape Regulatory Requirements for UAE
Vape products must meet a range of regulatory requirements in order to be marketed in UAE.
Packaging requirements:
Vape product packaging must include specific warnings in Arabic and English, and also a user manual, also in Arabic and English.
Nicotine strength, flavour and brand must also be included on packaging.
Factory of manufacture:
The factory from which the vape product is manufactured must be ISO 9001 Certified.
UAE Trade License:
In order to market your vape product in the UAE, you must either be based in the UAE yourself, or have a distributer based there. This person must also hold a UAE Trade License to legally trade.
RoHS Full Report:
You must provide a Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Report in your application. This can be gained from the manufacturer of the vape product.
Additionally, you must also provide evidence for:
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
- Battery test report
Vape Device Requirements for UAE
The following limits apply to vape devices in the UAE:
- 10ml tank (Disposable, Pod, Device tank)
- 50ml refill bottle
- 20mg/ml strength
At Inter Scientific, we recognise, plan for, and deliver services at the highest standard, operating to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 17025 and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Our experts can assist you in getting your vape product on the UAE market – contact us today.
You can also find us at stand 6180 at World Vape Show, Dubai, 21-23 June 2023!
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