Supplement Rules & Approval 2025
Register herbal, dietary & nutraceutical supplements in UAE. Get guidance on MOHAP, labeling, shelf life & import rules | Product Registration UAE.
Supplement Registration in UAE:
Key Rules for Herbal, Functional, and Nutraceutical Products
With rising demand for wellness and functional products, the UAE has become a key market for supplements — including dietary, herbal, and nutraceutical products.
But navigating the regulations can be complex without expert guidance. This 2025 guide breaks down everything you need to know about supplement registration in the UAE.
What Counts as a Supplement in the UAE?
The UAE classifies supplements as products that support general health, but do not treat or cure disease.
This includes:
Dietary supplements
Herbal products
Nutraceuticals
Functional foods
Traditional medicine-based formulations
Each type falls under a different compliance route depending on ingredients, dosage form, and intended claim.
Authorities Involved in Supplement Registration
MOHAP – Main authority for dietary and health supplements
Dubai Municipality – Reviews cosmetic/functional overlap products
ESMA – May be involved in food-based or fortified functional products
Market authorization requires submission through portals like MOHAP or MONTAJI with approved documentation, testing, and labels.
Key Supplement Labeling Requirements
Dual language (Arabic & English) labels
MFG and EXP in correct format
No unapproved health claims (e.g., “cures diabetes”)
Accurate dosage and ingredient disclosure
Special warning statements (if applicable)
Shelf Life and Stability Testing for Supplements
To register a supplement, you must:
Declare shelf life based on real-time or accelerated stability studies
Submit test results from approved laboratories
Align shelf life with packaging and storage conditions
Stability data ensures the product maintains safety and efficacy throughout its lifecycle.
Import & Export Requirements for Supplements
Whether you're bringing supplements into or out of the UAE, you’ll need:
MOHAP or Dubai Municipality approval
Certificate of Free Sale
Halal certificate (if applicable)
Proper customs documentation and batch-specific details
Certain herbal or traditional formulas may also need ingredient origin verification.
Nutraceutical & Functional Food Regulations
These products must:
Be classified correctly (as supplement or food)
Undergo testing for nutritional and functional claims
Avoid misleading terms that imply medicinal effects
Some may also require ECAS or ESMA registration if fortified or borderline regulated.
How Product Registration UAE Supports Supplement Brands
We help you:
Classify your product and map out the correct registration route
Prepare Arabic-English compliant labels
Complete stability and lab testing requirements
Navigate MOHAP, Dubai Municipality, and customs processes
Avoid rejection by reviewing claims, packaging, and documentation
Whether you’re selling dietary capsules, herbal teas, or functional gummies — we help you enter the UAE market quickly, legally, and safely.
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