Law
No. (9) of 2024
Amending
Law No. (27) of 2015
Establishing
the Emirates International Accreditation Centre[1]
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We,
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal of:
Federal Law by Decree No. (20) of 2020 Concerning
Specifications and Standards;
Law No. (27) of 2015 Establishing the Emirates
International Accreditation Centre (the “Original
Law”);
Law No. (26) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Council
of the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (22) of 2009 Concerning Special Development
Zones in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (1) of 2023 Concerning Governance of the
Councils/ Boards and Committees Affiliated to the Government of Dubai;
Regulation No. (2) of 2010 Regulating the Work of
Conformity Assessment Entities in the Emirate of Dubai; and
The legislation establishing and regulating free zones
in the Emirate of Dubai,
Do hereby issue
this Law.
Articles (2), (5), (6), (8), (9), and (12) of the
Original Law are hereby superseded by the following:
The following words and expressions, wherever
mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them
unless the context implies otherwise:
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UAE: |
The United Arab
Emirates. |
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of
Dubai. |
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Ruler: |
His Highness the
Ruler of Dubai. |
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Executive Council: |
The Executive
Council of the Emirate of Dubai. |
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EIAC: |
The Emirates
International Accreditation Centre. |
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Board of Directors: |
The board of
directors of the EIAC. |
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Chairman: |
The chairman of the
Board of Directors. |
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CEO: |
The chief executive
officer of the EIAC. |
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Conformity
Assessment Entity: |
Any entity that
provides Conformity Assessment Services. |
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Conformity
Assessment Services: |
These include
testing, Calibration, and inspection services; granting conformity
certificates for products, systems, persons, processes, and services; conducting conformity assessment of halal activities as well as the activities of medical laboratories,
biobanks, providers of eligibility testing and reference materials, and
conformity verification entities; and any other
services determined pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the Chairman. |
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Healthcare Facility: |
A facility, owned or managed by a natural or legal person,
which is licensed by a competent authority to provide persons with preventive, treatment, and
convalescence healthcare services. This includes, but is not limited to,
hospitals, day surgery centres, specialised and cosmetic clinics, and medical
tourism centres. |
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Accreditation: |
Recognition by the
EIAC that a Conformity Assessment Entity or Healthcare Facility is competent and capable of providing its services in accordance
with the relevant requirements, conditions, standards, and specifications
adopted by federal, local, and international entities. |
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Accreditation
Symbol: |
A symbol which
consists of the EIAC logo and the Accreditation number of a Conformity Assessment Entity or Healthcare Facility accredited by the
EIAC, and which distinguishes that entity or facility
from other entities. |
The EIAC aims to:
1.
enhance the global standing of the UAE and the Emirate
by obtaining international recognition in various areas of Accreditation from
concerned regional and international organisations;
2.
facilitate trade operations and enhance the role of
the UAE and the Emirate in the fields of commerce and industry by promoting the
recognition of the certificates issued by the international Conformity
Assessment Entities accredited by the EIAC;
3.
contribute to the protection of the environment and
the promotion of health and safety; support the national economy and consumer
protection; and boost the competitiveness of economic establishments in local,
regional, and international markets, through the Accreditation of Conformity
Assessment Entities that grant conformity assessment certificates for
commodities and services at the international level, in accordance with the
relevant adopted standard specifications;
4.
ensure the quality, trustworthiness, and credibility
of the certificates and reports issued by Conformity Assessment Entities and
Healthcare Facilities; and
5.
raise the level of Accreditation standards in line
with the international developments and improve the quality of Conformity
Assessment Services.
For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the EIAC
will have the duties and powers to:
1.
accredit Conformity Assessment Entities and Healthcare
Facilities within and outside of the UAE, and grant them the Accreditation
Symbol in accordance with the relevant adopted requirements and standards;
3.
develop and approve the processes and procedures
required for verifying the competence of Conformity Assessment Entities and
Healthcare Facilities;
4.
follow up the activities of Conformity Assessment
Entities and monitor their compliance with the relevant applicable legislation
and adopted specifications by conducting inspection and assessment visits to
the places in which these entities provide their services;
5.
establish the requirements and standards for using
Accreditation Symbols by Conformity Assessment Entities and Healthcare
Facilities;
6.
participate in, and coordinate with the concerned
federal and local entities on, the development of standard specifications and
Conformity Assessment systems for various products and services, where
required;
7.
develop, in coordination with the Concerned Entities,
databases and electronic and digital applications to improve the services
provided by the EIAC at the local, regional, and international levels;
8.
raise awareness on the importance of the work of the
EIAC and on the role of Accreditation in protecting the environment and
preserving health and safety;
9.
hold, organise, and conduct specialised technical
training programmes and conferences; and coordinate with educational
institutions and research centres to develop specialised academic programmes in
the field of Conformity Assessment and Accreditation;
10. cooperate and
participate with other entities, persons, corporations, and authorities within
and outside of the UAE in areas related to the EIAC work and duties; and
conclude any relevant agreements or memoranda of understanding;
11. participate in
the international events and functions related to Accreditation and Conformity
Assessment, and represent, in coordination with the concerned federal and local
entities, the Emirate or the UAE in such events and functions; and
12. exercise any
other duties or powers related to the achievement of the objectives of the
EIAC, as assigned to it by the Executive Council.
a.
The Board of Directors is the highest authority of the
EIAC. It will undertake the general supervision of the work and activities of
the EIAC. In particular, the Board of Directors will have the duties and powers
to:
1.
approve the general policy and strategic plans of the
EIAC, which determine priorities in the achievement of its objectives; submit
the same to the Executive Council for final approval; and supervise their
implementation;
2.
approve the annual budget and financial statements of
the EIAC, and submit the same to the competent entities in the Emirate for
final approval;
3.
approve the organisational structure of the EIAC, and
submit the same to the Executive Council for final approval;
4.
approve the administrative and financial bylaws and
regulations governing the work of the EIAC;
5.
approve the services, work, activities, and projects
of the EIAC;
6.
approve the fees and charges for the services provided
by the EIAC, and submit the same to the competent entities in the Emirate for
final approval;
7.
review the annual performance reports of the EIAC, and
submit the same to the Executive Council for approval; and
8.
exercise any other duties or powers required for the
achievement of the objectives of EIAC, as assigned to it by the Executive
Council.
b.
The Board of Directors may delegate any of its powers
under paragraph (a) of this Article to any of its Members or to the CEO,
provided that such delegation is specific and in writing.
The above-mentioned Decree No. (1) of 2023 and the
resolutions issued in pursuance thereof apply to the management of the meetings
of the Board of Directors, to its Terms of Reference, and to the duties of its
Chairman and Members.
a.
The CEO will undertake direct supervision of the work
of the EIAC. For this purpose, the CEO will have the duties and powers to:
1.
develop the general policy and strategic plans of the
EIAC, which determine priorities in the achievement of its objectives, and
submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval;
2.
supervise the executive body of the EIAC and its work,
activities, projects, and services;
3.
prepare the draft annual budget and the financial
statements of the EIAC, and submit the same to the Board of Directors for
approval;
4.
propose the organisational structure of the EIAC, and
submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval;
5.
propose the bylaws and regulations governing the
administrative and financial work of the EIAC, and submit the same to the Board
of Directors for approval;
6.
approve the operational procedures and manuals of the
EIAC;
7.
propose fees and charges for the services provided by
the EIAC, and submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval;
8.
prepare and develop annual performance indicators for
the EIAC, and submit periodic reports on the same to the Board of Directors;
9.
propose the services, work, activities, and projects
of the EIAC; and submit the same to the Board of Directors for approval;
10. represent the
EIAC before third parties; and conclude the contracts, agreements, and
memoranda of understanding to which the EIAC is party;
11. form permanent
and temporary specialised committees and work teams, and determine their duties
with a view to achieving the objectives of the EIAC;
12. seek assistance
from experts and specialists in areas related to the work of the EIAC; and
13. exercise any
other duties or powers assigned or delegated to him by the Board of Directors.
b.
The CEO may delegate any of his powers under paragraph
(a) of this Article to any of the EIAC employees, provided that such delegation
is specific and in writing.
Any provision in any other legislation is hereby
repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Law.
This Law comes into force on the day on which it is
issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette.
Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum
Ruler of Dubai
Issued in Dubai
on 3 April 2024
Corresponding
to 24 Ramadan 1445 A.H.
©2024 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the
Emirate of Dubai
[1]Every effort has been made to produce an
accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the
purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the
original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.