PET & ANIMAL FOOD REGISTRATION
Pet and Animal Food Product Registration in Dubai, UAE
Pet food and animal feed must be approved by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) before entering the UAE. IZZAT Documents Clearing Services handles the full registration on your behalf.
Overview
Why MOCCAE Registration Comes Before Import
Registering pet and animal food with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) is a legal prerequisite to importing such products into Dubai. The registration proves the product meets the safety and quality standards laid down by the UAE government, protecting both animal health and the consumers who buy for their animals.
Registration also smooths the journey through Dubai customs: a MOCCAE-approved product clears import formalities quickly, whereas an unregistered shipment risks being delayed or refused outright. In addition, the process creates an official record of the product, letting the authorities trace its origin and movement inside the country - vital if a recall or safety concern ever arises.
IZZAT assists with the full range of feed categories MOCCAE regulates: manufactured animal feed, feed additives, nutritional supplements, pet and animal food, food for animals outside the food chain, foods and nutritional supplements for honeybees, processed aquatic food, and unprocessed aquatic food imported under the conditions of Federal Law No. 10 of 2015 on food safety.
- MOCCAE registration mandatory before importing pet or animal food to Dubai
- Confirms compliance with UAE safety and quality standards
- Speeds customs clearance and prevents shipment rejection
- Creates traceability records covering origin and movement
- Covers feed, additives, supplements, honeybee and aquatic food categories
- Typical registration completed in around 10 working days
- Requires a valid UAE mainland or free zone licence with a matching activity
- Portal access set up through the client's UAE Pass ID
Requirements and How IZZAT Helps
Documents Required
Product label, product image, free sale certificate, and a manufacturer's certificate confirming the product is free from pork derivatives, toxins such as aflatoxin and dioxin, and other harmful substances; products containing animal protein need a certificate from the competent authority in the country of origin, and any GMO-derived content must be declared on the label.
Label Requirements
English (or identical multilingual) labels stating the trade name, ingredients with quantities, target animal species, manufacturer name and address, storage conditions, indication and method of use, contraindications and warnings if any, withdrawal period, lot number with production and expiry dates, net weight or size, plus the statements 'Veterinary use only' and, for pet feed, 'pet food only'.
Specialist Review
Our registration specialists evaluate every document against MOCCAE's regulations before submission so your file is complete and compliant the first time.
Label Compliance
We internally audit your pet and animal food labels against MOCCAE's requirements and flag anything that needs adjusting before the authority sees it.
Complete Process Management
IZZAT carries the registration from account setup to certificate, giving you a genuinely hands-off, hassle-free experience.
Continuous Follow-up
After the application is filed we monitor its progress and follow up with the ministry to make sure the review stays on track.
How it works with IZZAT
Obtain a UAE commercial licence
A valid mainland or free zone trade licence from any of the 7 emirates is needed, with a business activity matching the products being registered.
Open a MOCCAE portal account
An online MOCCAE account is created through the client's UAE Pass ID, then the relevant registration service - animal food or animal supplements - is requested.
Create the registration application
The online application is prepared in the MOCCAE portal with the product details, and all documents required by ministry guidelines are uploaded.
Submit, pay and await approval
Once everything is uploaded the application is submitted with payment, and we track it through to the ministry's response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which authority registers pet and animal food in the UAE?
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) handles pet and animal food registration through its online portal.
Who can apply for pet food registration?
A UAE-registered company with a valid trade licence and a similar business activity is eligible to register pet and animal food with MOCCAE.
What fees are involved?
A small government application fee applies, with a further government charge to download the approval certificate once the product is approved; contact IZZAT to request a quote for the complete service.
How long does the registration take?
Straightforward applications are generally completed in about 10 working days, though the authority's standard processing window can extend to roughly 22 working days.
Can the authority ask for lab testing?
Yes - after submission, the assessment may include a laboratory test for certain products depending on their ingredients and specifications.
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