United Arab Emirates - Export requirements for honey

Eligible/ineligible product

Eligible

• Canadian honey prepared in federally registered or licensed honey establishments

Note: Bee products for human consumption, such as honeycomb (comb honey), flavoured honey, royal jelly, bee propolis, and bee pollen, are also regulated under the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drugs Regulations. Additionally, honey for human consumption is regulated under the Safe Food for Canadians Act and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.

Documentation requirements

Certificate

Note:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) certificates have been negotiated with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sub-jurisdiction of the Emirate of Dubai only. Therefore, honey and honey products certified by the CFIA can only enter the UAE through the port of Dubai.

• Export certificate processed fruits and vegetables, honey and maple products (CFIA / ACIA 2659)
  • Certification used for honey prepared in federally registered honey establishments.
• Certificate of Free Sale (CFIA / ACIA 5786)
  • Certification used for bee products other than honey, such as honeycomb (comb honey), flavoured honey, royal jelly, bee propolis, and bee pollen fall under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drugs Act and the Food and Drugs Regulations.