Cut Product Approval Delays 2025
Avoid product registration delays with expert labeling, testing & portal support. Speed up MOHAP, ESMA & Dubai Municipality approvals | Product Registration UAE
How to Avoid Product Registration Delays in the UAE
(2025 Strategy Guide)
Getting your product into the UAE market can be smooth — or it can get stuck in months of delays.
From incomplete documentation to overlooked testing, even a small error can cost you time, money, and shelf space.
This 2025 guide helps you avoid the most common mistakes that slow down MOHAP, ESMA, and Dubai Municipality approvals.
Top Reasons for Product Registration Delays
1. Incomplete or Incorrect Documents
Many delays are caused by missing Certificates of Free Sale, incorrect GMP documentation, or mismatched ingredient listings.
Make sure every document is accurate, translated into Arabic if required, and properly formatted.
2. Inaccurate or Non-Compliant Labels
Wrong font size, missing Arabic text, unapproved health claims, or incorrect MFG/EXP formatting can all trigger relabeling requests.
3. Missing or Delayed Lab Testing
Lab results are mandatory for many products, especially food, cosmetics, and supplements.
Submitting outdated or missing test reports halts the process.
4. Unregistered or Invalid Barcodes
Barcodes must be properly registered (preferably GS1) and match what's declared on the label and registration portal.
5. Portal Submission Errors
Improper uploads, wrong product categorization, or technical mistakes on MOHAP, MONTAJI, or ESMA portals can cause rejection or long silence periods.
How to Speed Up Your Approval Process
Pre-check your documents with a regulatory expert
Use dual-language compliant labels with proper font, spacing, and structure
Get required lab testing done early, ideally through a UAE-approved lab
Register your barcode before label design and verify scan quality
Submit with 100% accuracy on the first attempt — portals are unforgiving
How Product Registration UAE Helps You Save Time
We reduce your timeline by:
Reviewing and correcting your full document package
Validating your product label layout and claims before submission
Coordinating lab testing and document harmonization
Ensuring proper formatting and uploads across UAE portals
Tracking submissions and communicating directly with authorities when delays arise
Whether you're registering food, cosmetics, or supplements, we help you cut delays and increase approval speed.
Continue Reading
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Get a full breakdown of rules in our guide to Supplement Rules & Approval UAE 2025.
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