Meat Products → United Arab Emirates

Halal requirements apply

Details

UAE requires all meat to meet halal certification standards. Non-halal meat (pork products) is restricted but can be imported in small personal quantities. Fresh meat requires MOCCAE inspection. Commercially packaged halal meat from approved sources is generally accepted. Enforcement in United Arab Emirates carries fines from AED 500 to AED 50,000 under Federal Customs Law No. 1 of 2003; GCC Common Customs Law (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Personal quantities; halal certification for most

Legal reference

UAE Federal Food Safety Law

Leaving with this item

Meat products for personal consumption may face export limits from United Arab Emirates for animal-health documentation reasons; commercial quantities require an Export Health Certificate.

Practical advice

Halal meat generally fine. Pork products: small personal quantities tolerated but not officially permitted.

Customs authority

Federal Customs Authority (FCA) · https://www.fca.gov.ae