How to Register Health Supplements in the UAE 

All consumer products to be manufactured, sold, or imported into the UAE must be registered by Dubai Municipality, according to the Local order No. 11/2003. This is regulated by the health and safety department of Dubai Municipality and requires all establishments or individuals dealing with consumer products to be licensed with activity related to consumer product trading by the relevant authorities in Dubai or other emirates in the UAE. 

Health supplements are ingestible products containing a dietary ingredient that adds additional nutritional value to supplement a diet. They are not to be used as the sole item for a meal or diet, nor are they represented as conventional food. Also, they are not intended to treat, cure, alleviate, or prevent disease symptoms or medical conditions. They also come in various forms such as tablets, capsules, liquids, energy bars, etc. some examples of health supplements include Vitamins, Minerals, Amino acids, and enzymes. 

These products, like other consumer products, also have to be registered by Dubai Municipality to ensure that such products will not cause any harm to human health when consumed. The manufacturers, authorized agents, establishments, or individuals responsible for placing these products on the market must ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements. 

Documents Required for Health Supplements Registration 

Dietary supplement product registration involves the establishment or individual meeting various requirements and providing various documents needed for the registration process. Registration can be done using the Montaji system. 

This system is developed by the Dubai Municipality and allows businesses and individuals dealing with consumer products in UAE to enjoy privileges such as execution and management of product registration, product listing, advert permits, online payment of all fees related to consumer products, etc. Some documents that are needed for the registration of health supplements include 

• A valid license issued to the establishment or individual, by a competent authority in the UAE with license activity related to health supplements. 
• A Free Sale Certificate, showing that the product is sold freely in the country of origin. 
• Product artwork 
• A clear picture of the product 
• Product composition and ingredients as stated by the manufacturer 
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certificate 
• Organic certificate 
• Halal certificate 
• The chemical and physical analysis report 
• Clinical studies of the product efficacy and proven effectiveness 
• Lab test report 
• Ingredients report (list of ingredients used in making the product) 
• Product safety report 
• ISO Certificate 
• Scientific claim report, etc. 

After providing these documents, the establishment or individual can proceed with the following steps to register health supplements. 

• Register in the Dubai Municipality portal, https://www.dm.gov.ae, and obtain a company admin user ID before registering in the Montaji portal, https://montaji.dm.gov.ae. 
• Register in the Dubai ID smart portal, https://myid.dubai.gov.ae  
• Obtain a valid importer code through the Dubai trade portal, https://www.dubaitrade.ae/en/dc-reg-introductionSubmit application for dietary supplement product registration through the Montaji portal. 

Label Requirements for Health Supplement Registration 

As a prerequisite, dietary supplement product registration requires verifying certain information on the label. These include 

• Brand name 
• A summarized description of products 
• Production and expiry dates 
• Period after opening 
• Name and address of the manufacturer 
• Net weight or volume 
• Country of origin 
• Batch number 
• Product’s barcode 
• Storage conditions 
• No medical claims allowed 
• Instruction for using the product 
• Ingredients list, pointing out those that may cause hypersensitivity. 

The Validity of Registered Products 

A detailed analysis of the health supplement with regards to its specifications, ingredients, and other standards is carried out to verify compliance with set standards. If found to comply, a health supplement registration certificate is issued. This allows the health supplement to be manufactured, imported or sold in any market in Dubai or any other emirate in the UAE. 

This certificate is valid for five years after the date of issuance. After the validity period, the establishment or individual must start processing a new health supplements Registration Certificate, if the health supplement will continue to be manufactured, imported, or sold in the UAE. 

How Can We Assist in The Process? 

With our years of experience in consumer product registration, we can provide you with top-notch services in dietary supplement product registration in Dubai and other emirates in the UAE. We will help you with providing the various documents needed for the registration of the health supplement, and help you meet the requirements for registering the same. 

We can also help set up your company and obtain the licenses needed for the manufacture, sale, and importation of health supplements in the UAE. We can also provide you with up-to-date information on the registration of health supplements and other consumer products in Dubai and other emirates in the UAE. 

FAQs 

How do I register my Vitamins in the UAE? 

Vitamin is an example of a health supplement. Therefore, the registration of Vitamins in the UAE follows the same process as the registration of health supplements, as outlined in this article. The health supplement registration certificate covers Vitamins and other examples of health supplements. 

How do I register for health supplements? 

You can register for health supplements by completing the company registration process through the Montaji portal,  https://montaji.dm.gov.ae, obtaining a valid license related to health supplements, and fulfilling all other requirements as stated in this article. When all the requirements have been made available, an application for the registration of the health supplement is then submitted on the Montaji portal. 

How do I import supplements to Dubai? 

The first step in the importation of supplements into Dubai is to register the products to be imported. When the products have been satisfactorily registered, you can then find a competent shipping company to import these products into Dubai. 

Do supplements need to be certified? 

Yes, they need to be certified periodically. Health supplements must be certified before they can be manufactured, imported into the country, or sold in any market in the UAE. Registration of supplements and subsequent certification is needed to verify that the dietary health supplements meet up with the set standards laid down by the Dubai Municipality. Thus, ensuring that the supplement does not cause any harm to human health when used under normal usage conditions.