🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Import requirements
MOCCAE / Dubai Municipality · UAE Food Import Requirements, Montaji portal · last verified Apr 10, 2026
Required documents & treatments
Phytosanitary Certificate
Standard phytosanitary certification from origin NPPO.
Food Import Declaration
Product registration via Dubai Municipality Montaji system.
Arabic Labeling
Product labels must include Arabic translation (product name, origin, dates).
Maximum residue limits (MRLs)
Pre-shipment lab panels are validated against these thresholds
| Active substance | Limit (ppm) |
|---|---|
| Azoxystrobin | 5.0 |
| Boscalid | 4.0 |
| Cyprodinil | 2.0 |
Quality expectations
Minimum brix11°Bx
Minimum firmness165 g/mm
Max defects6%
Air freight common for premium program (48h transit). Shelf-life documentation increasingly requested by Carrefour and Spinneys.