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UAE Environmental / ESG LawCabinet Resolution No. (116) of 2024 On the Technical Regulations for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (116) of 2024

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن اللائحة الفنية للحدود القصوى لمتبقيات المبيدات في المنتجات الزراعية والغذائية

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
October 22, 2024
Effective from
November 1, 2024
Articles
4
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026
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Plain-language summary

  • Sets maximum allowed pesticide residue levels in agricultural and food products sold in the UAE.
  • Applies to local producers, importers, and distributors of fresh produce and food items.
  • Products exceeding the residue limits cannot be marketed or circulated in the UAE.
  • Aligns UAE food safety standards with international references like Codex Alimentarius.
  • Authorities may test, inspect, and reject non-compliant shipments at borders or markets.
  • Aims to protect public health and ensure safer food reaches UAE consumers.

Establishes maximum pesticide residue limits for agricultural and food products sold in the UAE. Applies to producers, importers, and distributors.

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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4 articles

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    Article 1

    Article (1) The Technical Regulation for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, the number and title of which are shown in the Table attached to this Resolution, is a Technical Regulation that is mandatory to be applied in the United Arab Emirates.

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) All concerned authorities existing at the time the entry into force of this Resolution shall adjust their situations in accordance with its provisions within one hundred and eighty (180) days as of the date of its entry into force.

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) The Technical Regulation No. (UAES MRL1:2019) entitled Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products, approved by the aforementioned Cabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2020 shall be repealed.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2024 on the Technical Regulation for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products 2

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    Article 4

    Article (4) This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force as of the day following its publication date. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: On: 19 Rabi' II 1446 A.H. Corresponding to: 22 October 2024

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2024 on the Technical Regulation for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products 3 Table Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (116) of 2024 On the Technical Regulation for Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products S Number of the Technical Regulation Title of the Technical Regulation in Arabic Title of the Technical Regulation in English Status 1 UAE SMRL 1:2024 ملتبقيات القصوى الحدود الزراعية املنتجات في املبيدات والغذائية Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides in Agricultural and Food Products Updated

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Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

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