11.7.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE)

11.7.3.1 General information

A certificate in respect of ritual slaughter is required for beef, including veal and also for poultry meats. The exporter is responsible to make the necessary arrangements with an Islamic Organization to obtain certification acceptable to the UAE authorities. The operator is responsible to ensure that the labelling is in compliance with UAE requirements.

The certification required should be endorsed by the Embassy of the UAE. The exporter is responsible to ensure that this requirement is met to the satisfaction of the UAE authorities.

11.7.3.2 Import prohibitions or restrictions

11.7.3.2.1 Import prohibitions

Pork, pork fat or pork products and any percentage of pork mixed with other meat products are not permitted. However, available information indicates that Dubai and Abu Dhabi are an exception and permit imports of pork meat/pork meat products. The point of entry for these products in the UAE should be Dubai.

11.7.3.2.2 Import restrictions

Beef: please refer to Annex A for applicable additional requirements.

Veal: please refer to Annex B for applicable additional requirements.

11.7.3.3 Specific or additional inspectional procedures

Nil

11.7.3.4 Additional certification

Beef: Annex A must be issued. It can be used for Over Thirty Months (OTM) and Under Thirty Months (UTM).

Ready to Eat (RTE) Beef product: Annex A must be issued.

Veal: Annex B must be issued.

11.7.3.5 Special marking and packaging requirements

All meat items must be identified, in Arabic, as per the species of animal. Labels for meat and meat products exported to the UAE must have the production and expiry date.

11.7.3.6 Other requirements

Nil

See a CFIA inspector to obtain certificates