1.1. Prohibited

The Department is not aware of any prohibited edible non-prescribed goods* that are for export to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

1.2. Conditions

Edible non-prescribed goods* do not usually require an export certificate. However, the EX188B certificate (manual only) has been used in the past to enable a range of edible non-prescribed goods to enter the UAE.

^* Importing country requirements for some non-prescribed goods that contain meat, fish, dairy or egg products and animal by-products are covered on the relevant meat, dairy, fish or eggs sections in Micor. You should check for importing country requirements there.

3.1 Government certification

For the export of blanched almonds to the UAE, use an EX188B certificate (manual), with the following endorsements in the box 'Additional certification if applicable'.

The food product(s) is safe and fit for human consumption.

The food product(s) was handled at an establishment that has been subjected to inspections by the competent authority and/or officially recognised body and implements a food safety management system based on HACCP principles or an equivalent system and they are certified by nationally accredited certification bodies.

The exporter must be able to provide evidence that the producing establishment can meet these additional certification conditions.