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Detergents are substances or preparations containing soaps or surface tension co-efficient, used in cleaning or washing activities. These can be used domestically or industrially and can be in the form of liquid, powder, cake, bar, etc. A disinfectant is an example of a biocide, which is a product or preparation containing one or more active ingredients intended to deter, destroy, render harmless, prevent the action, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means.
Due to the nature of these products, they have the potential of being harmful to the environment and human health. As such, there’s a need to regulate these products’ manufacture, sales, and importation. Based on Local order No.11, 2003, the health and safety department of the Dubai Municipality demands the registration of all detergents and disinfectants intended to be manufactured, sold, or imported in Dubai and UAE.
This registration requires manufacturers, suppliers, importers, distributors, retailers, consumers, and any other concerned party to take several steps needed to reveal the safety of the products. In the subsequent paragraphs, we will dive deeper into detergent and disinfectant product registration in Dubai and UAE.
As already stated earlier, the objective of registering detergents and disinfectants is to better ensure the safety of the public and to protect consumer health. Because detergents and disinfectant products put on the market in Dubai must not cause any harm to human health when applied under normal conditions, these products are analyzed to check their suitability for public use.
To verify the safety of the products, the product’s presentation, labeling, instructions for use and disposal, as well as any other information provided by the manufacturer or authorized agent or any other person responsible for placing the product in the Dubai market, are taken into consideration.
In addition to safeguarding the health of humans, cleaning product registration also safeguards the health of animals and protects the environment from pollution. Special attention is paid to protecting the health of vulnerable groups such as old people or immune-compromised people.
Detergents can be classified into three groups based on usage.
Products in this group are used for washing and/or cleaning processes. Some examples are
Products in this group are not sold in the retail market. They are sold directly through B2B marketing. Examples include
Products in this group are used for cleaning containers, equipment, consumption utensils, and surfaces associated with the production, transport, storage, or consumption of food and feed for humans and animals. Examples include
Anyone responsible for importing or locally manufacturing detergents and disinfectants, or any delegate is responsible for cleaning product registration of the products. Below are those that should apply for the registration of detergents and disinfectants
According to Local order No. 11/2003, Dubai Municipality regulates that no detergent or disinfectant products will be manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold, or distributed in Dubai unless it is registered in the Montaji system. The individuals or establishments responsible for the activities related to the detergent products are also required to be licensed in Dubai.
The process allows the regulation and permits section to gather all the necessary information needed to ascertain the safety of the products. The following are the steps that should be taken for detergent and disinfectant product registration in Dubai
In addition, applicants for the registration of these products must fulfill the following conditions
The following documents are required for cleaning product registration with the Registration and Permit section of the Health and Safety department of the Dubai Municipality.
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