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Safety & QualityJad Aboulhosn1 min read

UAE tightens front-of-pack nutrition labelling rules

Manufacturers will have a twelve-month transition window to redesign packaging under the Emirates’ expanded front-of-pack labelling scheme.

UAE tightens front-of-pack nutrition labelling rules

The UAE has confirmed an expansion of its front-of-pack nutrition labelling requirements, introducing clearer traffic-light indicators for salt, sugar and saturated fat on packaged foods sold in the Emirates.

A phased rollout

Producers will be given a twelve-month transition period to update artwork and supply chains before enforcement begins.

Industry reaction

Trade bodies broadly welcomed the clarity but warned smaller importers may struggle with reformulation timelines.