How long does it take?
Published turnaround times for every service we offer. No vague estimates.
Four services in two working days
Import Permit & Customs Code
Customs importer client code registration, HS tariff harmonization, and electronic commercial consignment import permits.
CPIP Consignment Release
Fast-track physical sample draw, customs seal inspections, and expedited release for non-food consumer shipments.
ZDLM Food Release
Direct liaison for Dubai Municipality Food Safety Department port inspection and electronic release at Jebel Ali Port and DXB terminals.
Barcode Generation
Authorized UAE GS1 GTIN allocation, packaging barcode print verification, and retailer Point-of-Sale database synchronization.
Every service, every timeframe
Times are indicative and depend on how quickly documents are supplied.
IMPORT & CLEARANCE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
CERTIFICATION & SUPPORT
What changes the timeline
These are the key operational factors that move an authority submission faster or slower through UAE municipal and federal channels.
Document readiness
Submitting apostilled Free Sale Certificates (FSC), valid GMP manufacturing credentials, and fully itemized 100% formulation sheets upfront allows immediate portal filing.
Label compliance
Pre-auditing artwork against GSO standards for certified Arabic translation, mandatory nutritional fact panels, and compliant net content units prevents municipal rejection.
Product category
Low-risk food goods, barcodes, and customs codes clear rapidly in 2 working days, while cosmetics, biocides, and health supplements require comprehensive chemical and safety reviews.
Authority queries
When municipal officers or toxicologists request clarification on specific active ingredients, responding within 24 business hours keeps the review queue active.
Questions about timing
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