Middle East & North Africa
United Arab Emirates
Last updated : June 14, 2026
CalcMenu helps you meet local obligations in Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and beyond.
The UAE applies Federal Law No. 10/2015 and GSO standards harmonised at GCC level. Labelling must be in Arabic; halal and allergens are strongly regulated.
Key regulatory texts
Federal Law No. 10/2015 on food safety
National food safety framework, establishment registration and inspections.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu keeps HACCP records and inspection registers accessible in a few clicks.
GSO standards (labelling & allergens)
GCC standards on labelling, allergens and language requirements (Arabic mandatory).
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu generates multilingual labels including Arabic and lists GSO allergens.
Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS)
Registration and conformity of food products imported or manufactured in the UAE.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu centralises recipe cards and product documents for ECAS registration.
UAE Halal Product Regulations (GSO / ESMA)
Halal requirements for products, sourcing and claims in the UAE market.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu documents ingredients, additives and suppliers for halal compliance.