UAE Energy / Oil & Gas LawCabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2021 Regarding the UAE Regulation on Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles System

Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Resolution, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : United Arab Emirates.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the UAE Regulation on Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles System 2 Ministry : Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Minister : Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Competent Authority : The federal and local government authority in the State responsible for implementing any of the provisions of this Resolution. Product : Any hydrogen-fueled vehicle with a gross weight not exceeding 4536 kg,…

Article (2) Scope of Application The provisions of this Resolution shall apply to all products that are placed on the State's markets, including the free zones.

Article (3) Responsibilities of the Competent Authorities The competent authorities shall be responsible for the following: 1. Ensure that the Product complies with the conditions and provisions contained herein before its entry and registration within the State. 2. Carry out the market surveillance duties to ensure that the product obtains a Conformity Certificate in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. 3. Provide centers and requirements for product periodic inspection. 4. Coordinate with the Ministry to impose any other requirements or obligations on the

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Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the UAE Regulation on Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles System 4 Supplier.

Article (4) Obligations of the Supplier The Supplier, at any stage of the supply chain, shall comply with the following: 1. Not to enter any product into the State subject to the provisions of this Resolution before obtaining the Conformity Certificate or the Gulf Conformity Certificate. 2. Cooperate with the Ministry and the Competent Authority and provide it with all the documents and data it requests, including the product inspection reports shown in accordance with the requirements contained in Annex No. (3) attached hereto. 3. Ensure that the Product complies with the requirements specified herein and the instructions for use specified for it throughout the period of the product use. 4.…

Article (5) Conformity Certificate To issue the Conformity Certificate, the following shall be required: 1. The Product shall comply with all the requirements of this Resolution, including the requirements of the Standard Specifications set forth in Annex No. (1) and Annex No. (2) and the technical requirements contained in Annex No. (3) attached to this Resolution. 2. Submission of the documents and drawings required to be attached that prove the Conformity of the Product in accordance with the requirements of this Resolution. 3. The product shall be tested in laboratories registered and approved by the Ministry, recognized or accepted by the Ministry.

Article (6) Conformity Assessment Procedures 1. The supplier shall apply to obtain the Conformity Certificate for the product, according to the following requirements: a. Submit an application to register the product with the Ministry. b. Provide a copy of a valid industrial or commercial license in the State. c. Sign a Declaration of Conformity according to the form approved by the Ministry. d. Submit all documents and data related to the Product's compliance with the technical requirements set out in Annex No. (3) attached hereto. e. Determine the nominal characteristics of the Product, which shall be recorded on the label. 2. The Conformity Certificate issued in accordance with the provis…

Article (7) Monitoring and Market Surveillance 1. When the Product is placed on the market, it shall be subject to surveillance. The Ministry or the Competent Authority, as the case may be, shall undertake the procedures necessary to monitor the Product to ensure its continued conformity with the Conformity Certificate at all stages of the supply chain, and for that purpose it may undertake any of the following procedures: a. Ensuring that all outlets where the product is placed in the State comply with the prohibition of importing or placing it on the local markets, except after obtaining the Conformity Certificate; b. Withdraw samples of the Product from the market or from the suppliers’ w…

Article (8) Violations and Penalties 1. Without prejudice to any penalty or procedure stipulated by any Legislation in force in the State, in the event that a violation of any of the provisions of this Resolution is committed, the Ministry or the Competent Authority, as the case may be, may impose one or more of the following administrative penalties: a. Coordinating with the Licensing Authority to revoke the commercial license of the Violating supplier; and b. Cancel the Conformity Certificate granted to the non‑compliant product. c. Charging the Violator with the expenses and costs of removing and remedying the damages resulting from the violation, remedy in the event of failure to carry o…

Article (9) Grievance Procedures 1. Grievances may be filed against the decisions issued pursuant to the provisions of Article (8) of this Resolution, provided that the following are adhered to: a. The grievance shall be submitted to the Minister or the Head of the Competent Authority or their delegates in accordance with the procedures specified by the Ministry or the Competent Authority, as the case may be, within a period not exceeding (14) working days from the date on which the Violator is notified of the decision against which the grievance is submitted; and b. The necessary documents explaining the reason for the grievance shall be attached. 2. The Minister, the Head of the Competent…

Article (10) General Provisions 1. The Ministry shall be responsible for implementing the provisions of this Resolution and for that purpose, it may undertake the procedures it deems appropriate, and it may delegate some of its powers to the acceptable Conformity Assessment bodies. 2. The Ministry shall be responsible for receiving and reviewing product registration applications and granting Conformity Certificates in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. The Ministry has the right to delegate any of the competent authorities or appoint an acceptable Conformity Assessment body to assess Product conformity, in accordance with the Cabinet Resolution regarding the UAE system for th…

Article (11) Transitional Provisions The supplier who placed a Product on the market prior to the publication of this resolution shall be granted a period not exceeding one Gregorian year from the date of publication of this Resolution in the Official Gazette to regularize the status of that Product in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.

Article (12) Repeals Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution shall be repealed.

Article (13) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the day following the date of its publication. Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: Dated: 9 Ramadan 1442 A.H. Corresponding to: 21 April 2021 A.D.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the UAE Regulation on Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles System 10 Annex (1) – Regarding the Standard Specifications for Vehicles Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2021 Regarding the UAE Regulation on Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles No. Standard No. Standard Title 1 UAE.S GSO 36 Motor Vehicle – Methods of test for Impact Strength – Part 1: Fronta…