UAE begins phased sodium, sugar and fat limits for selected foods
The rules cover selected domestic and imported foods, with final limits due by the end of 2030.
Event / data period: 2026-10-06
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The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has begun applying phased maximum levels for sodium, processed sugar and total fat in selected packaged foods. The decision covers qualifying products made domestically or imported and food businesses that handle them; goods made or imported for direct re-export are excluded unless traded inside the country.
For the first product group, businesses have up to nine months from the decision’s effective date to meet phase-one limits, then must continue reductions to meet final limits by 31 December 2030. The processed-cheese group has up to two years and three months for phase one. Existing stock may remain on sale for no more than one year or until expiry.
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| Product groups covered by phased nutrient limits | 2 |
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The source defines two separate product groups; this table reports only the number of groups. Nutrient limits and the implementation timetable are described in the article as stated by the source.
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