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UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (45) of 2016

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن مواصفات قياسية إلزامية لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
November 23, 2016
Effective from
November 30, 2016
Articles
3
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026

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Establishes mandatory standard specifications for products and services in the United Arab Emirates to ensure quality, safety, and consumer protection across al…

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

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    Article 1

    Article (1) The standard specification No. (UAE.S 5104:2016) concerning the safety requirements for modified vehicles and the standard specification No. (UAE.S GSO 42:2015) concerning the general requirements for cars, shall both be considered as standard specifications of mandatory application in the United Arab Emirates.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) The concerned authorities shall implement this resolution, and correct its status in compliance with its provisions within (180) days as of its enforcement date.

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    Article 3

    Article (3) This resolution shall be published in the official gazette, and shall come into force as of the day following its date of publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: Date: 23 / Safar / 1438 AH Corresponding: 23 / November / 2016 AD

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