Product Restrictions

Modified on Fri, 29 Mar at 3:55 PM

Dangerous Goods

Class 1 - Explosives
  • Fireworks
  • Firecrackers
  • Ammunition
  • Gunpowder
  • Flares
Class 2 - Compressed Gases
  • Propane tanks
  • Diving tanks
  • Aerosol Spray cans
  • Butane gas
  • Fire extinguishers
Class 3 - Flammable Liquids
  • Lighters
  • Lighters fuels
  • Oil paints, wood varnishes and enamels – solvent-based
  • Adhesives
  • Perfumes and aftershaves
  • Nail varnish, polish and gel
Class 4 - Flammable Substances
  • Matches
  • Charcoals
Class 5 - Oxidizing Substances
  • Pool chemicals
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Bleach
Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
  • Pesticides
  • Agricultural chemicals
  • Mercury compounds
  • Bacteria
  • Viruses
Class 7: Radioactive Materials
  • Radioactive wastes
  • Radioactive sources
  • Smoke detectors
Class 8: Corrosives
  • Wet batteries
  • Mercury
  • Hydrochloric acid
Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
  • Magnetized goods
  • Dry ice
  • Lithium batteries


Prohibited Goods

  • Currency
  • Cashier Cheques
  • Travelers Cheques
  • Money Orders
  • Negotiable Instruments (bearer form)
  • Precious Metals
  • Precious Stones
  • Works of Art
  • Antiques
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Imitation explosive devices, ammunition, fire arms, weapons
  • Animals
  • Plants
  • Perishables
  • Explosives
  • Drugs
  • Liquor
  • Tobacco
  • Passports
  • Identity Documents
  • Pornographic Material
  • Firearms
  • Ivory
  • E-Cigarettes
  • Light Battery Powered Vehicles
  • Hover boards
  • Counterfeit Goods
  • Animal Fur
  • Animals, fish, birds (live)
  • Gambling device (incl. Playing card)
  • Human remains, including ashes
  • Hunting trophies, animal part/remain


Fulfillment Clients - Goods Requiring Registration

Some goods and products need to be registered with the appropriate authorities prior to being allowed to sell on the UAE market. It is the responsibility of the client to obtain such certifications. Dubai Municipality may inspect our premises and your products to check for certifications and may issue fines or block these products from being the sold in the market.


As a guidance, these product verticals tend to require product registration from authorities:
Category DescriptionAuthorities
ElectronicsMoIAT
Home AppliancesMoIAT
Beauty & personal CareMoIAT,Montaji
Skin careMoIAT,Montaji
Hair careMoIAT,Montaji
GroomingMoIAT,Montaji
Cosmetics & perfumesMoIAT,Montaji
Baby care productsMoIAT,Montaji
DiapersMoIAT,Montaji
Formula MilkDM FIRS
Baby clothesMoIAT,Montaji
NutraceuticalsMontaji,MOH
Ayurvedic medicinesMOH
Health Supplements/protein powder etc…Montaji,MOH

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