Cabinet Resolution 242 / 12 / 12 of 2011 · MoIAT

ECAS Cigar Label Evaluation in the UAE

Cigar products need a label and health-warning evaluation to GSO 246:2011 before sale in the UAE. We assess the front and rear packaging layout and manage the MoIAT submission end-to-end.

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ResolutionCabinet Res 242/12/12 of 2011

StandardUAE.S / GSO 246:2011

ScopeLabel & health warning

Per certificate1 SKU

What it covers

Cigars follow a label-evaluation route rather than full product testing. The assessment checks the product card label and the health-warning label — including the warning picture — across the front and rear package layout to GSO 246:2011. The most common rejection cause is a health-warning that does not meet the picture, size or placement rules, which is exactly what we check before submission. This is a labelling certificate, not a chemical-test certificate.

Documents you will need

The core dossier MoIAT expects for this category. We prepare and assemble all of it on your behalf.

Valid UAE trade / industrial licence

Product card label and health-warning label with picture (front & rear package layout) per UAE.S / GSO 246:2011

Distributor ownership documents (traders)

Electronic declaration of continuity of conformity

How the application works

Four stages from product to issued certificate. We run the first three; MoIAT and its Notified Body issue the certificate.

Assess & match

We confirm the category and resolution and map exactly which documents and tests apply to your product.

Prepare the file

We arrange accredited testing and compile the technical dossier, declarations and labels.

Submit & manage

We register and submit through the MoIAT portal and manage reviewer queries until the file clears.

Certificate issued

MoIAT / its Notified Body issues the certificate, ready for customs and distribution.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is evaluated for cigars?

The product card label and the health-warning label, including the warning picture, across the front and rear package layout, assessed to GSO 246:2011. It is a labelling evaluation rather than a chemical product test.

What are the health-warning requirements?

The health-warning label must carry the required picture and meet the size and placement rules of GSO 246:2011 on both front and rear of the pack. We pre-check your artwork against these rules before submission.

Is this a full product certificate?

It is a label and packaging evaluation certificate specific to cigars, not a chemical-testing certificate. We confirm the right route for your product up front.

Does TheCorpBridge issue the certificate?

No. MoIAT and its Notified Bodies issue the certificate. We assess and prepare the labelling dossier and manage the MoIAT submission for you.

Get your product MoIAT-ready

Tell us your product and we will map the exact certificates, standards and tests you need — in one free consultation.

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TheCorpBridge prepares and manages MoIAT ECAS conformity certificate applications as a regulatory consultant. Conformity certificates are issued by MoIAT and its appointed Notified Bodies. Requirements summarised here follow current MoIAT service cards and may be updated by the Ministry.