قانون البيئة / ESG في الإماراتقرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن النظام الإماراتي لعامل الحد من أكاسيد النيتروجين (محلول اليوريا المائي)

Article (1) Definitions For the purpose of implementing the provisions of this Resolution, the following terms or expressions shall have the meaning assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates. Ministry : The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Minister : The Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Competent Authorities : The federal or local government authorities in the State within whose competence falls the implementation of any of the provisions of this Resolution.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the UAE Scheme for Nitrogen Oxides Reduction Agent (Aqueous Urea Solution) 2 Standard Specification : A document specifying the attributes, descriptions, characteristics, quality level, dimensions and measurements, or safety and security requirements of a commodity, product, material, service, or anything subject to measurement. It also includes terminology, symbols, methods of testing and sampling, packaging, labels, and marks. Product : The aqueous urea solution used as an agent for the reduction of nitrogen oxides and known as Aqueous Urea Solution AUS 32, AdBlue, or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), which is injected into the exhaust stream of diesel engines to react with nitrogen oxides and convert them into harmless nitrogen and water vapor. Supplier : Any person whose activity affects the characteristics of the Product, including the manufacturer, importer, carrier, assembler, agent, storer, any main or sub-distributor, or any commercial or legal representative responsible for the importation, installation, and operation of the Product subject to the provisions of this Resolution, and who carries on such activity through a company or sole proprietorship licensed in the State in accordance with the relevant legislation. Accepted Conformity Assessment Body : The body designated in accordance with the provisions of the UAE Scheme for the Control of Conformity Assessment Bodies issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (35) of 2015, to provide conformity assessment services in the fields determined by the Ministry. Certificate of Conformity : A certificate issued by the Ministry or by an Accepted Conformity Assessment Body recognized by the Ministry, confirming that the Product or any batch thereof conforms to the requirements of the relevant Standard Specifications.

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Article (3) Obligations of the Supplier The Supplier shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Technical Requirements: a. The Product shall satisfy the technical requirements specified in the Standard Specifications set out in the Annex attached hereto. b. The manufacturer shall implement an effective environmental management system and shall be deemed to have satisfied this requirement where it holds an environmental management system certificate issued by a Conformity Assessment Body in accordance with Standard Specification (ISO 14001). c. The raw material (urea) used in the manufacture of the Product shall conform to the technical requirements of Standard Specification (ISO 22241-1). d. The approved occupational health and safety management systems and standards, including Standard Specification (ISO 45001), shall be applied. This shall include training personnel on the potential hazards of the Product and emergency response procedures. e. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), in both Arabic and English, shall be provided with each batch of the Product and shall contain information on health hazards, prevention measures, and first aid. f. Liability for damage arising from non-conforming Products shall be borne in accordance with the legislation in force regarding consumer protection. 2. Packaging and Storage Requirements:

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Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the UAE Scheme for Nitrogen Oxides Reduction Agent (Aqueous Urea Solution) 4 a. Containers manufactured from materials suitable for the nature of the Product shall be used. Such materials shall neither react with the Product nor affect its characteristics and shall be resistant to corrosion. b. The Product shall be filled into securely closed containers or containers fitted with ventilation systems equipped with filters, so as to limit its leakage and prevent contamination by impurities. c. The packaging requirements specified in the Standard Specification for the Product shall be complied with. d. Plastic containers for the Product shall bear the recycling symbol. e. Prolonged storage above twenty-five degrees Celsius (25°C) shall be avoided to prevent degradation and, in the case of vented containers, the evaporation of water. f. The Product shall be protected from sunlight and heat sources to avoid an excessive rise in temperature, the growth of algae or any adverse effect on its quality. g. The prescribed shelf life for storage of the Product shall be observed as follows: Storage Temperature (°C) Shelf Life for Storage of the Product (≤25) (18) months (≤30) (12) months (≤35) (6) months h. The expired Product shall be disposed of by safe means, in accordance with the procedures and legislation in force in the State. i. The requirements and instructions of the Civil Defense in the State and the Competent Authorities relating to health and public safety at production, storage, and distribution sites shall be complied with. j. Empty containers shall not be used except for the purposes for which they are intended, and their reuse for any other purpose shall be prohibited. k. The Product shall not be mixed with any other materials.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the UAE Scheme for Nitrogen Oxides Reduction Agent (Aqueous Urea Solution) 5 3. The manufacture, importation, or distribution of Products that fail to conform to the requirements of this Resolution for the purpose of placing or offering them on the market, or advertising them, shall be prohibited. 4. The Supplier shall cooperate with the Competent Authorities by providing the technical file documents, Certificates of Conformity, and any other information establishing that the Product conforms to the requirements of this Resolution.

Article (4) Labelling Information 1. The packaging of the Product intended to be placed or offered on the market shall bear the following labelling information: a. Name of the Product. b. Name of the Supplier. c. Name or trademark of the manufacturer. d. Country of origin. e. Container capacity in liters. f. Batch number and date of production. g. Expiry date. h. Storage conditions. i. Barcode, where necessary. 2. The labelling information provided for in Clause (1) of this Article shall: a. Conform to the technical requirements set forth in this Resolution and the relevant Standard Specifications specified in the Annex attached hereto. b. Be clear and accurate, and be written in Arabic or in both Arabic and English. c. Include a means of communication and receipt of complaints. d. Include, at a minimum, the following health warnings: 1. Keep out of reach of children. 2. May cause eye and skin irritation. Avoid direct contact. 3. Use personal protective equipment when handling.

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Article (6) Responsibilities of the Competent Authorities 1. The Competent Authorities shall, within the scope of their respective competences and powers, undertake the following: a. Verify that Products entering the State have obtained the UAE Certificate of Conformity, and monitor whether Products traded on the market satisfy, and continue to conform to, the requirements of this Resolution. b. Take random samples of the Product to ascertain their conformity with the requirements set forth in this Resolution. c. Include verification of the availability of aqueous urea solution (AdBlue) in the tanks of heavy vehicles as part of truck inspection procedures. d. Ensure that Suppliers comply with the approved health and safety plans for dealing with spills and accidental incidents. e. Verify compliance with storage and transportation requirements in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel, including compliance with temperature limits and ventilation requirements, and the availability of protective equipment. 2. Where a case of non-conformity is detected in samples of the Product, the Competent Authorities may recall the Products concerned bearing the same batch number and take legal action against the Supplier.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the UAE Scheme for Nitrogen Oxides Reduction Agent (Aqueous Urea Solution) 7 3. During the annual technical inspection of diesel-powered heavy vehicles, the technical inspection and vehicle registration authorities shall verify the presence of the aqueous urea solution (AdBlue) tank, verify that it has not been tampered with by the vehicle owner, and test the nitrogen oxides (NOx) level. 4. Fuel supply entities in the State shall make the conforming Product available in various forms, including containers of various sizes (small - large) or dedicated dispensing systems, as required.

Article (7) Violations 1. Where any violation of the provisions of this Resolution is detected, the Ministry or the Competent Authority, as the case may be, shall take the measures necessary to remedy such violation and the consequences arising therefrom. For this purpose, it may: a. Require the Supplier responsible for placing the non-compliant Product on the market to recall it for the purpose of regularizing its status, returning it to the country of origin or destroying it, within the period determined by the Ministry or the Competent Authority, as the case may be. b. Take all measures necessary to recall, seize, or destroy such Products, or take any other measures necessary to remedy the violation committed. It may announce the recall of the Product from the market, with the Supplier bearing all costs arising therefrom. 2. Without prejudice to any more severe penalty prescribed by the legislation in force in the State, the Ministry or the Competent Authority, as the case may be, may take appropriate measures in respect of Products that fail to conform to this Resolution, including the withdrawal or revocation of the Certificate of Conformity for the Products in violation, and the removal of non-conforming Products from the market, in accordance with the legislation in force in this regard.

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Article (11) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force (180) one hundred and eighty days from the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 28 Muharram 1448 A.H. Corresponding to: 13 July 2026 A.D.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the UAE Scheme for Nitrogen Oxides Reduction Agent (Aqueous Urea Solution) 9 Annex of Standard Specifications Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (108) of 2026 Regarding the UAE Scheme for Nitrogen Oxides Reduction Agent (Aqueous Urea Solution) 1. ISO 22241-1:2019 — Diesel engines — NOx reduction agent AUS 32 — Part 1: Quality requirements. 2. ISO 22241-2:2019 — Diesel engines — NOx reduction agent AUS 32 — Part 2: Test methods. 3. ISO 22241-3:2017 — Diesel engines — NOx reduction agent AUS 32 — Part 3: Handling, transportation, and storage. 4. ISO 22241-4:2023 — Diesel engines — NOx reduction agent AUS 32 — Part 4: Refilling interface. 5. ISO 22241-5:2017 — Diesel engines — NOx reduction agent AUS 32 — Part 5: Refilling interface for passenger cars.

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