UAE • Saudi Arabia • GCC

Cosmetic, Food, Detergent & Supplement Registration — All Under One Roof

TheCorpBridge handles end-to-end product registration across UAE Dubai Municipality (Montaji), Saudi Arabia (SFDA GHAD), and the wider GCC. Multi-category specialists with deep regulatory expertise.

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★ 25,000+ products registered • Dubai Municipality + MOIAT Experts • SFDA + FASAH Specialists • Since 2021

25,000+

Products Registered

GCC Countries

Product Categories

100%

In-House Team

What We Register

Four major consumer-product categories — registered, certified, and shipped under one roof.

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Cosmetic Products

Skincare, makeup, hair care, perfumes, personal care — UAE Dubai Municipality (Montaji) and Saudi Arabia (SFDA GHAD).

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Food & Beverage

Packaged foods, beverages, organic products. Label assessment + Dubai Municipality registration + SFDA submissions.

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Detergents & Disinfectants

Household and industrial cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing products across UAE & GCC.

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Health Supplements

Vitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals, sports nutrition — across UAE Dubai Municipality and Saudi SFDA.

Markets We Cover

From single-country UAE registration to full GCC rollout, we manage the complexity for you.

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Dubai Municipality (Montaji)
Cosmetic, food, detergent, and supplement registration via the Montaji portal. Label and formula validation included.

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SFDA GHAD Registration
Full product dossier preparation, submission, and approval tracking on the Saudi Food & Drug Authority GHAD system.

🌍 Other GCC

Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait
Regulatory submission, country-specific labelling, and approvals coordination across the wider Gulf.

Regulatory Bodies & Systems We Coordinate With

For cosmetic, food, supplement, and detergent product registration in the UAE, we work directly with these regulators and their digital systems on your behalf.

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Dubai Municipality — Montaji System

Dubai's primary regulator for cosmetic, food, and consumer product registration. We prepare and submit complete dossiers through the Montaji portal, coordinate label assessments under Dubai's standards, manage SADAD payment workflows, and liaise directly with Dubai Municipality officers throughout the approval cycle.

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ESMA / MoIAT — UAE Standards Authority

Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology, now operating under the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MoIAT). We ensure your product meets applicable UAE technical regulations and obtain ECAS / Emirates Quality Mark conformity certificates where the product category requires it.

The Montaji Registration Journey

Launching or importing a cosmetic brand into the UAE market requires navigating frameworks overseen by Dubai Municipality and the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MoIAT). Here is what gets done — step by step — before your product clears UAE customs and reaches retail or e-commerce.

Local Entity & Account Setup

We verify your UAE Trade License carries the correct commercial activities (cosmetic trading, beauty products import, etc.) and activate your importer profile in the Dubai Municipality digital portal — the prerequisite for any Montaji submission.

Ingredient Screening & GSO Audit

Our regulatory team reviews your product’s full formulation breakdown and verifies every ingredient against the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO) and European Union (EU) restricted and banned substances lists — catching compliance issues before submission, not after rejection.

Bilingual Label & Artwork Compliance

We cross-check your packaging against UAE labelling laws: mandatory bilingual text (Arabic and English), batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, country of origin, ingredient declaration, and clear product function statements — all formatted to Dubai Municipality specifications.

Dossier Compilation & Montaji Submission

We assemble your complete compliance package — including the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certificate and Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) — and manage end-to-end digital submission via Montaji until your official registration certificate is issued.

How It Works

A simple 4-step process. Typical UAE turnaround: ~22 working days.

Free Consultation

We review your product, target markets, and required certifications. You leave with a clear roadmap.

Compliance Check

Label, formula, artwork, and document review against UAE / SFDA / GCC standards. Gaps closed up-front.

Portal Registration

We create the company account on Montaji / GHAD portals and submit the full application with all required documents.

Follow-up to Approval

We track the application, respond to queries from the authority, and deliver your registration certificate.

Documents Required

A typical cosmetic-registration checklist (other categories vary slightly):

✓Clear product photo & artwork

✓Free Sale Certificate

✓Ingredients report (INCI list)

✓Certificate of Analysis (COA)

✓GMP Certificate

✓Valid UAE trade license

✓Halal certificate (if applicable)

✓Country of origin certificate

Missing one? We help you obtain it.

Why TheCorpBridge

We compete with the best regulatory consultancies in the region — and stay accessible to growing brands.

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Multi-Category Specialists

Cosmetic + food + detergent + supplements under one team. No bouncing between consultants.

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UAE + Saudi Local Team

Direct relationships with Dubai Municipality (Montaji), MoIAT, Saudi SFDA (GHAD), and FASAH. No outsourcing.

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25,000+ Registrations Track Record

Deep experience across categories, markets, and edge cases. We've seen what derails approvals.

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Direct Regulator Access

MoIAT, Dubai Municipality (Montaji), Saudi SFDA (GHAD), and FASAH — we work directly with each authority's portal and personnel. No middlemen, no generic PRO firm shortcuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the typical timeline for product registration?

For UAE Dubai Municipality (Montaji), the typical timeline is ~22 working days from a complete submission. Saudi SFDA GHAD timelines vary by category and dossier completeness. We always provide a category-specific estimate after the free consultation.

How much does product registration cost?

Cost depends on category (cosmetic vs supplement vs food vs detergent), market (UAE only vs UAE+Saudi+GCC), and number of products. Government fees are passed through at cost; our service fee is quoted on enquiry based on scope. Get a free quote.

Do you handle Saudi Arabia (SFDA GHAD) registration?

Yes — Saudi Arabia is a core market for us. We handle full dossier preparation, SFDA GHAD portal submission, label and formula validation against SFDA standards, and follow-up until approval. This is a major differentiator vs UAE-only consultancies.

What documents do I need to start?

At minimum: product photo, artwork, ingredient list, Free Sale Certificate, GMP certificate, Certificate of Analysis, and a valid UAE trade license. Don't worry if anything's missing — we help you obtain documents from the manufacturer or relevant authority.

What if my product was previously rejected?

We do gap analysis to identify the rejection root cause (label, formula, document, classification), prepare a revised dossier, and re-submit. We've recovered numerous stuck applications across UAE and Saudi markets.

Can you help with label and formula compliance too?

Yes — label validation, formula screening against banned/restricted ingredient lists for each market, and technical translation (English/Arabic) are core services. We don't just submit; we make sure your product is ready to submit.

How long has TheCorpBridge been doing product registration?

TheCorpBridge was established in 2021 and licensed in 2023 (License No. 1199716, DCCI Member 467215). Our team's combined regulatory affairs experience exceeds 20 years across UAE, Saudi, and GCC markets.

Do you cover all GCC countries?

Yes — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait. If your target market is outside the GCC, ask us — we may still be able to help via our regional network.

Can a foreign brand register cosmetics directly in Montaji?

No. To register a product via Montaji, the importer must either hold a valid UAE Trade License with a cosmetic trading activity, or appoint a legally authorized local distributor. We can act as your local representative for product registration purposes.

How long is a cosmetic registration certificate valid?

Once issued by Dubai Municipality, a cosmetic product registration certificate is valid for five (5) years from the date of issue, allowing seamless import, distribution, and sale across the UAE. We track renewal timelines for our clients to prevent lapses.

What causes a cosmetic registration application to get rejected?

The most common rejection causes are: (1) using restricted or banned ingredients per the GSO/EU lists, (2) missing or incorrect Arabic translation on physical product labels, (3) invalid, expired, or improperly authenticated Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certificate, and (4) a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) issued by a non-recognized authority. We catch all of these during our pre-submission audit.

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