Food import approvals with Dubai Municipality
Food shipments need Dubai Municipality approval before they can be released. We prepare the paperwork, follow up with the Food Safety Department and clear the cargo, so you deal with one team.
What we handle
- Food consignment applications to Dubai Municipality
- Health, origin and halal certificate checks
- Label checks before shipping
- Inspection and sampling at the port or airport
- Chilled, frozen and dry food shipments
- Release and delivery to your store
Documents you'll usually need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Health certificate from the country of origin
- Certificate of origin
- Halal certificate where required
- Product labels (Arabic and English)
- Air waybill or bill of lading
Requirements vary by product and origin. Send us your documents and we'll confirm what's missing.
Food import approvals in 4 steps
- 1
Pre-check
We review your products and labels before you ship.
- 2
Apply
We submit the consignment to Dubai Municipality.
- 3
Inspect
We attend inspection and any sampling.
- 4
Release
Cargo is released and delivered to you.
Frequently asked
Should I contact you before my food shipment leaves?
Yes. Checking labels and certificates before shipping avoids most delays and rejections at arrival.
Do you handle chilled and frozen food?
Yes. Our office is at Dubai Flower Centre, next to the airport cold stores, which helps keep perishables moving.
Can you register my company and products too?
Yes. See our company registration and product registration services; we often do all three for new importers.
Have a shipment arriving soon?
Send us the airway bill or bill of lading and we'll tell you what's needed.