Food & Cosmetic Label Assessment UAE
Bilingual Arabic-English label review for UAE and GCC regulatory compliance. We audit your labels against DM, SFDA, MOIAT and GCC Standardization requirements — before your product reaches market.
Product Categories We Cover
We assess labels for food, beverage, cosmetic and personal care products across UAE and GCC regulatory frameworks.
Food & Beverage Labels
Packaged foods, beverages, dairy, confectionery, health foods — assessed against UAE.S 9/2020, DM requirements and GSO standards.
Cosmetic & Personal Care Labels
Skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrances and personal care products — assessed against UAE MOIAT cosmetic labelling regulations.
Health Foods & Supplements
Vitamins, minerals, protein powders and dietary supplements — assessed for claim compliance and mandatory declaration requirements.
Infant & Specialised Nutrition
Baby food, infant formula and medical nutrition products with strict labelling controls — assessed for full DM and GSO compliance.
Household & Cleaning Products
Detergents, cleaning agents and household chemical products requiring bilingual safety and ingredient disclosure on labels.
SFDA Label Compliance (KSA)
Labels destined for the Saudi market assessed against SFDA-specific requirements including GHAD portal label upload criteria.
35-Point Label Compliance Checklist
Our assessment covers every mandatory field required by UAE and GCC regulations. Nothing gets missed.
Arabic Language Compliance
All mandatory fields in Arabic — correct font size, translation accuracy and right-to-left formatting.
Product Name & Description
Legal name, common name and any trade name displayed correctly in both languages.
Ingredient List
Descending order by weight, correct additive naming with INS/E-numbers, compound ingredient declaration.
Allergen Declaration
All allergens listed in the applicable GSO labelling standard, highlighted in bold or by separate declaration — mandatory for UAE and GCC markets.
Nutritional Information Panel
Correct format (per 100g/ml + per serving), mandatory nutrients, permitted voluntary nutrients.
Date Marking
Best before / expiry date format, lot/batch number, production date — correct placement and format.
Manufacturer & Importer Details
Name, address and country of origin — required for both manufacturer and UAE importer.
Net Quantity Declaration
Correct units (g, ml, kg, l), minimum font size requirements, placement rules.
Prohibited Claims Check
Health claims, nutrition claims and any wording that may be prohibited or require substantiation under UAE regulations.
Most Common Label Errors We Catch
- Arabic translation missing or machine-translated (unacceptable)
- Font size below minimum required (Arabic must be ≥1.5mm)
- Allergens not highlighted or missing from ingredient list
- Nutritional panel in wrong format or missing mandatory nutrients
- Prohibited health claim or unapproved organic/natural claim
- Country of origin missing or inconsistent with other documents
- Importer name/address not present on label
- Ingredient names not matching CoA or recipe
Our Label Assessment Process
Fast, structured and deliverable. You get a written report with every finding and a corrected label brief.
Label & Scope Submission
Send us your label artwork (PDF/AI) and tell us your target markets. We confirm the applicable regulatory frameworks within 24 hours.
Regulatory Assessment
Our consultants check every mandatory field against UAE, DM, SFDA and GCC standards relevant to your product category and markets.
Written Report Delivery
You receive a structured report listing every non-conformance, the specific regulation breached, and the required correction.
Correction Support
We work with your designer or translate the Arabic content in-house. Corrected labels are reviewed again before submission.
Final Clearance
We confirm your label is compliant and ready for DM, SFDA or MOIAT submission — with written sign-off from our team.
GCC Regulatory Authorities We Cover
One label assessment partner for all your GCC markets.
| Authority | Market | Product Scope | Key Label Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Municipality (DM) | Dubai, UAE | Food & Beverage | UAE.S 9/2020, GSO 9 |
| MOIAT | UAE Federal | Cosmetics & Consumer Products | UAE Cosmetics Regulation |
| SFDA | Saudi Arabia | Food, Cosmetics, Supplements | SFDA Labelling Guidelines |
| GSO / ESMA | UAE + GCC | All regulated categories | GSO 9, GSO 2050 |
| MOH UAE | UAE Federal | Health foods, medical nutrition | MOH Supplement Guidelines |
Why Brands Choose Us for Label Compliance
Bilingual In-House
We assess and correct both English and Arabic label content in-house. No outsourcing, no translation delays — accurate regulatory Arabic every time.
Multi-Authority Expertise
We cover DM, SFDA, MOIAT and GSO in a single assessment — identifying conflicts between different authority requirements before they become problems.
Written Report
Every assessment results in a written compliance report — not verbal advice. You have documentation for your quality file and a clear action list for your design team.
48hr Turnaround
Standard turnaround is 3–5 working days. For urgent submissions we offer 48-hour express assessment for food and cosmetic labels.
FAQs — Label Assessment UAE
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