Compliance · UAE & Gulf states
Trading with the UAE and the Gulf
The UAE and its Gulf neighbours import most of their food, and the UAE is one of the world's largest trading hubs for gold, precious stones and metals. Food safety, halal, responsible sourcing and anti-money laundering rules all expect clear evidence of origin and custody.
What buyers and authorities look for
The evidence this market expects
- Food import registration, labelling and safety evidence
- Halal certification and health records for meat and poultry
- Responsible sourcing due diligence for gold and precious metals
- Know-your-customer records for dealers in precious metals and stones
- Origin and custody records for minerals traded through UAE free zones
5 rules we cover
Regulation
UAE Gold
UAE Responsible Gold Sourcing Regulations
Gold sourced, refined and traded in the UAE
What it requiresStandard
DMCC
DMCC Responsible Sourcing Rules
Gold and precious metals traded through DMCC
What it requiresRegulation
UAE AML
UAE AML rules for precious metals dealers
Dealers in precious metals and stones
What it requiresRegulation
UAE Halal
UAE halal and meat import requirements
Meat, poultry and meat products imported into the UAE
What it requiresRegulation
GCC Food
GCC food import requirements
Food and agricultural products imported into the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states
What it requires