Law
No. (5) of 2025
Concerning
Public
Health in the Emirate of Dubai[1]
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We,
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal of:
Federal Law No. (6) of 1979 Concerning Veterinary Quarantine
and its amendments;
Federal Law No. (24) of 1999 Concerning the Protection and
Development of the Environment, its Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
Federal Law No. (10) of 2002 Concerning the Practice of the
Veterinary Medicine Profession and its amendments;
Federal Law No. (16) of 2007 Concerning Animal Welfare, its
amendments, and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (15) of 2009 Concerning Combatting Tobacco,
its amendments, and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (8) of 2013 Concerning the Prevention and
Control of Contagious and Epidemic Animal Diseases, and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (14) of 2014 Concerning Communicable Disease
Control, its Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
Federal Law No. (10) of 2015 Concerning Food Safety and its
Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (3) of 2016 Concerning Child Rights (“Wadeema’s
Law”) and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (22) of 2016 Regulating the Possession of
Dangerous Animals and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (10) of 2018 Concerning Product Safety and
its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (12) of 2018 Concerning Integrated Waste
Management and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (2) of 2019 Concerning the Use of
Information and Communications Technology in Health-related Domains, and its
Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (5) of 2019 Regulating the Practice of the
Human Medicine Profession and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (10) of 2020 Concerning Pesticides;
Federal Law No.(13) of 2020 Concerning Public Health;
Federal Law No. (15) of 2020 Concerning Consumer Protection,
its amendments, and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law by Decree No. (20) of 2020 Concerning
Specifications and Standards;
Federal Law by Decree No. (29) of 2021 Concerning Entry and
Residence of Foreigners, and its Implementing Bylaw as amended;
Federal Law by Decree No. (33) of 2021 Regulating Labour
Relations, its amendments, and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law No. (10) of 2023 Concerning Mental Health;
Federal Law by Decree No. (42) of 2023 Concerning the
Combatting of Commercial Fraud;
Cabinet Resolution No. (7) of 2008 Concerning the Medical
Examination System for Expatriates Entering the United Arab Emirates for Work
or Residency, and its amendments;
Cabinet Resolution No. (13) of 2009 Approving the General
Standards Manual for Group Labour Accommodation and Related Services, and its
amendments;
Law No. (14) of 2009 Concerning the Pricing of Government
Services in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;
Law No. (13) of 2011 Regulating the Conduct of Economic
Activities in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;
Law No. (12) of 2015 Concerning the Dubai Corporation for
Ambulance Services;
Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of
the Government of Dubai, its Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
Law No. (6) of 2018 Concerning the Dubai Health Authority
and its amendments;
Law No. (5) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai International
Financial Centre;
Law No. (13) of 2021 Establishing the Dubai Academic Health
Institution;
Law No. (3) of 2022 Concerning the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities in the Emirate of Dubai, and its Implementing Bylaw as amended;
Law No. (26) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Council of the
Emirate of Dubai;
Law No. (11) of 2024 Establishing the Dubai Environment and
Climate Change Authority;
Law No. (19) of 2024 Regulating Law Enforcement Capacity in
the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (22) of 2009 Concerning Special Development Zones
in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (61) of 2023 Regulating Smallholdings in the
Emirate of Dubai;
The Order of 1961 Establishing the Dubai Municipality;
Executive Council Resolution No. (36) of 2007 Concerning
Livestock Enclosures in the Emirate of Dubai;
Executive Council Resolution No. (17) of 2017 Concerning the
Conduct of Medical Tests in the Emirate of Dubai;
Executive Council Resolution No. (49) of 2024 Regulating the
Practice of Medical Activities and Professions in the Emirate of Dubai;
Local Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and
Community Safety in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments; and
The legislation establishing and regulating free zones in
the Emirate of Dubai,
Do
hereby issue this Law.
This
Law will be cited as "Law No. (5) of 2025 Concerning Public Health in the
Emirate of Dubai".
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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Government: |
The Government of Dubai. |
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Executive Council: |
The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. |
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DM: |
The Dubai Municipality. |
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DHA: |
The Dubai Health Authority. |
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DAHI: |
The Dubai Academic Health Institution. |
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DCAS: |
The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services. |
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Responsible Entity: |
The Dubai Municipality or the Dubai Environment and
Climate Change Authority, as the case may be, in accordance with their
respective statutory functions. |
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Concerned Entity: |
A local Government Entity legally vested with the
authority to regulate any of the Public Health Domains within the Emirate,
and is mandated to implement the provisions of this Law and the resolutions
issued in pursuance hereof. This includes the DHA, the Responsible Entity,
the DAHI, and the DCAS. |
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Competent Authority: |
Any federal or local government entity which, under
the legislation establishing it or regulating its work, has functions
relating to any aspect of the Public Health Domains. |
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Health Service Provider: |
A Government Healthcare Facility or non-government
Healthcare Facility licensed by the DHA to provide Health Services in the
Emirate. |
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Educational Institution: |
This includes universities, colleges, institutes,
schools, early childhood centres, and similar institutions authorised by the
competent educational authority to conduct educational activities in
accordance with the legislation in force. |
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Public Health: |
Regulated measures across multidisciplinary fields
aimed at providing conditions for protecting and sustaining human and
community health, and Environmental Health. This is achieved through disease
prevention, Healthcare provision, improvement of human and community health,
oversight of the Food Chain, Consumer Products, and the Environment, and the
promotion of structured and sustainable collective efforts to ensure the
continuous improvement of community health and wellbeing. |
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Public Health Domains: |
The domains specified under this Law. |
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Communicable Disease: |
An infectious disease that results from direct or
indirect transmission of a pathogenic agent, or its toxic products or
secretions, to another person, causing illness. |
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Permit: |
A document issued by the Concerned Entity
authorising a Person licensed in the Emirate by the competent licensing
authority to engage in any of the activities related to Public Health
Domains. |
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Establishment: |
An entity licensed under the law by the competent
licensing authority to conduct economic activities in the Emirate and
authorised by the Concerned Entities, each within its own jurisdiction, to
conduct any of the activities related to Public Health Domains. |
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Placement along the Product Chain: |
This includes the Primary Production, manufacture,
treatment, packaging, repackaging, wrapping, processing, transportation,
import, possession, storage, distribution, preparation, use, supply, display,
sale, export, re-export, advertising, or promotion of Food or Consumer
Products by any means, including electronic means. |
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Primary Production: |
The stages preceding the manufacture and preparation
of Food or Consumer Products. |
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Food: |
This includes: 1. any raw, primary, manufactured, or
semi-manufactured substance, or part thereof, intended for human consumption
by eating or drinking, including packaged and unpackaged drinking water and
pickles; 2. any substance used in the
manufacture, preparation, or processing of Food, excluding cosmetics,
Tobacco, and substances used as medications; and 3. any other substance designated as
Food by a resolution of the Director General of the Responsible Entity. |
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Food Additive: |
Any substance not normally consumed as Food in itself
and not typically used as a characteristic ingredient of Food, whether or not
it has nutritive value, the intentional addition of which to Food for a
technological purpose in the manufacture, processing, preparation, treatment,
packaging, transport, or storage of such Food results, or may, directly or
indirectly, result in the substance or its by-products becoming a component
of such Food or affecting its characteristics. |
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Food Safety: |
Measures intended to ensure that Food does not cause
harm to the Consumer, upon Placement along the Product Chain or consumption
in accordance with its intended use. |
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Healthy Food: |
Food that contains the nutrients required by the
human body based on the individual’s health status, physical condition, and
age. |
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Applied Nutrition: |
Methods for improving the nutritional quality of
Food through primary prevention and monitoring, establishing reference values
and guidelines for Healthy Food, nutrition education, and the Placement along
the Product Chain of Healthy Food at the level of Establishments,
individuals, and groups. These methods are based on awareness-raising,
regulatory controls, and oversight interventions as determined by the
Concerned Entity. |
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Food Chain: |
All stages through which Food passes, starting from
Primary Production through to final Consumer. |
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Product Label: |
Any information, statement, mark, image, or
descriptive symbol, whether written, printed, drawn, marked, decorated,
stamped, embossed, or affixed to the packaging of Food or Consumer Products
intended for human or Animal consumption, as well as any document or
information attached to, included with, accompanying, or associated with such
Food or Consumer Product, which provides information relating to its
characteristics, composition, nature, method of preparation, instructions for
use, storage, or associated Risks. |
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Food Permit: |
A document issued by the Responsible Entity pursuant
to this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, authorising a
Person to undertake any Food-related activity within the Emirate, including
Food Safety and hygiene training or consultancy; the production of Food in
domestic premises for Placement along the Product Chain; or conducting
cleaning activities related to drinking water, including the cleaning of
water tanks. |
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Food-related Establishment: |
An Establishment issued with a Food Permit. |
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Consumer Product: |
Any product intended for human use or consumption
for any purpose, including, without limitation, cosmetics, personal care
Products, perfumes, health supplements, cleaning Products, antimicrobials,
toys, textiles, Food-contact materials, healthcare Products, air fresheners,
and any other product designated by the Municipality as a Consumer Product. |
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Unsafe Consumer Product: |
Any Consumer Product which, under normal or
reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, presents a Risk, or poses the
highest degree of Risk when used contrary to its intended purpose. This also
includes any Consumer Product that affects human health, safety, or the
Environment, as determined in accordance with the standards adopted by the DM
or the legislation in force in the Emirate. |
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Consumer Product Safety: |
Ensuring that a Consumer Product, when used as
intended, does not cause harm to the Consumer upon its Placement along the
Product Chain or consumption. |
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Consumer: |
A person who obtains Food or a Consumer Product,
whether with or without consideration, to meet his needs or the needs of
others. |
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Vigilance Programmes: |
Procedures for identifying adverse reactions or
toxicity associated with Consumer Products intended for Placement along the
Product Chain in the local Markets. This includes assessing potential Risks
arising from their use, methods for identifying and tracking such Risks,
monitoring the alerts and circulars issued by international authorities and
organisations in respect of the same, as well as receiving and analysing
related incident reports. |
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Withdrawal: |
A measure taken by the Responsible Entity against a
Food-related Establishment or Consumer Product-related Establishment to
prevent the Placement along the Product Chain of any Food or Consumer Product
in the Emirate that is proven to be unfit for human consumption or unsafe. |
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Recall: |
A measure taken by the Responsible Entity, or by a
Food-related Establishment, or Consumer Product-related Establishment, to
retrieve any Food or Consumer Product in the Emirate after it has been
supplied to the Consumer, where it is proven to be unfit for human
consumption or unsafe. |
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Consumer Product Permit: |
A document issued by the DM under this Law and the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, authorising a Person to conduct any
of the activities related to Consumer Product Placement along the Product
Chain in the Emirate, which are determined by this Law and the relevant
directives of the Director General of the DM; or to conduct training and
consultancy activities related to Consumer Product Safety and health. |
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Consumer Product-related Establishment: |
An Establishment issued with a Consumer Product
Permit. |
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Animal Health: |
A functional and naturally productive state of an
Animal, indicating the absence of any symptoms of disease or health or
nutritional disorders that may affect its typical condition, behaviour, or
productive capacity characteristic of its species or breed, and which, when
maintained, ensures that the Animal does not cause harm to humans upon
Placement along the Product Chain, consumption, or handling. |
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Feed: |
Any substance or product intended for oral feeding
to Animals, whether raw, manufactured, or fully or partially processed. This
includes feed additives and other Products used in Animal nutrition for the
purpose of improving the quality of Foodstuffs of Animal origin. |
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Animal Disease: |
Any disease, whether infectious or non-infectious,
that adversely affects an Animal's health, causes its death, or renders it
unfit for human consumption. |
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Zoonosis: |
An Infectious Disease that is naturally
transmissible from Animals to humans. |
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Veterinary Quarantine: |
The process of isolating an Animal in a designated
area or facility for the purpose of conducting health examinations to
ascertain whether it is affected by disease, to identify the cause of illness
if present, to determine appropriate treatment, and to prevent the
transmission of infection. |
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Stray Animal: |
An unowned Animal, which is found in a situation
relying on itself, and not under the control or care of any Keeper. |
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Unrestrained Animal: |
An Animal that roams around without restraint or
supervision by its Keeper, even if it is able to return to the place where it
is normally kept. |
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Keeper: |
A person who owns, keeps, houses, cares for, or
guards an Animal, whether permanently or temporarily. |
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Animal Permit: |
A document issued by the Responsible Entity, under
this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, authorising a Person
to conduct any of the Animal-related activities in the Emirate specified by
this Law or by the resolution to be issued by the Director General of the
Responsible Entity. |
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Animal-related Establishment: |
An Establishment issued with an Animal Permit. |
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Export Certificate: |
A document issued by the Responsible Entity to a
Food-related Establishment, Consumer Product-related Establishment, or
Animal-related Establishment, certifying that a Consignment of Food, Consumer
Products, or Feed is fit for consumption or use according to its intended
purpose, and that it meets the health and safety standards specified in the
statement included in each certificate. |
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Owner: |
A Person, or his legal representative, who owns or
has actual control over the Built Environment or any part thereof. |
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Built Environment: |
The environment constructed for all purposes,
excluding industrial purposes, related to human habitation and life, whether
for work, worship, healthcare, transportation, recreation, or other similar
purposes. The Built Environment includes, without limitation, Buildings,
Roads, bridges, tunnels, electricity and water systems (including water
tanks), Waste transport and Disposal systems, sewerage networks and
installations, common service facilities such as mosques, shops, markets,
parks, public transport stations, and recreational places. |
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Built Environment Health: |
Ensuring that physical, chemical, biological, or any
other factors within the Built Environment do not cause any harm affecting
human health. |
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Workers’ Accommodation: |
A Building, including the service facilities annexed
thereto, designated as residence for Workers. |
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Workers’ Accommodation Health Permit: |
A document issued by the Responsible Entity, under
this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, authorising a Person
to conduct any activity related to Workers’ Accommodation Health. |
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Environmental Health: |
The relationship between the Environment, including
all its natural and built elements and its physical, chemical, biological,
social, and psychosocial factors, and human health. It encompasses the
assessment and control of these factors with the aim of preventing disease,
and creating an Environment that supports the health, safety, and well-being
of the community. |
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Environmental Health Permit: |
A document issued by the Responsible Entity, under
this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, authorising a Person
to conduct any activity related to Environmental Health. |
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Environmental Health-related Establishment: |
An Establishment issued with an Environmental Health
Permit. |
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Public Health Pests: |
Organisms that may harm humans or Animals; act as
vectors, hosts, or transmitters of pathogens; or cause inconvenience to
humans or damage their property. |
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Pesticide: |
A substance or mixture of chemical, organic, or
biological substances that is used to control Public Health Pests by
eradicating them or reducing their activity and infestation. |
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Ready-to-use Pesticides: |
A substance, or a mixture of substances, intended
for immediate use in the control of Public Health Pests found exclusively in
residential premises, and which does not require dilution or mixing by the
end user. |
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Public Health Pest Control Permit: |
A document issued by the Responsible Entity, under
this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, authorising a Person
to engage in any of the Public Health Pest control activities or Placement
along the Product Chain of Pesticides. |
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Public Health Pest Control
Establishment: |
An Establishment issued with a Public Health Pest
Control Permit. |
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Ports of Entry Health: |
A Public Health Domain aimed at preventing the
spread of Communicable Diseases that reach the UAE through the Emirate’s
land, air, or sea Ports of Entry. |
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Building: |
Any structure, regardless of its designated use or
the activity for which it is intended, whether completed, under construction,
or floating, together with any movable property designated for that
structure. |
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Contractor: |
A Person who is licensed to practise the contracting
profession in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate. |
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Cemeteries: |
Sites designated by the DM for the burial of
deceased persons, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, in accordance with their
respective religious rites. |
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International Health Regulations: |
A set of rules and standards established by the
World Health Organisation in accordance with its statutes, which are adopted
by the UAE and are consistent with national legislation, for the purpose of
controlling the spread of diseases, protecting against Public Health Risks,
and responding to Public Health Emergencies of international concern. |
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Person with Disability: |
A natural person suffering from a permanent or
temporary physical, sensory, mental, communicative, learning, or
psychological deficiency or impairment which, as a result of interaction with
other physical and behavioural barriers, may hinder his full and effective
participation in the society on an equal footing with others. |
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Worker: |
A natural person authorised to work for an
Establishment licensed in the UAE, under the supervision and direction of an
Employer. |
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Risk: |
An unplanned incident, activity, or change that is
likely to cause injuries, illnesses, deaths, damage to property, or
negatively impact any of the Public Health Domains. |
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Risk Assessment: |
An analytical study that determines the likelihood
of a Risk occurrence and the extent of its potential impact on human health
and Public Health Domains, and outlines measures to address and manage that
Risk. |
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Emergency: |
A major occurrence or a series of major occurrences
which causes substantial harm to individuals or property; which compromises
public order, the continuity of government work, human health, the
Environment, or the economy; and which requires special mobilisation and
coordination among multiple entities. |
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Crisis: |
An occurrence which is more complicated than an
Emergency; which compromises the stability of a large segment of society; and
which undermines the ability of the Government to perform its duties. |
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Disaster: |
A serious disruption to the functioning of society,
at any scale, resulting from Hazardous Events that interact with conditions
of exposure, vulnerability, and capacity, and leading to one or more human,
material, economic, or environmental losses or impacts. |
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Preparedness: |
Taking action to prepare the resources and
capabilities, and develop plans to respond to potential Risks, Emergencies,
Crises, and Disasters that may occur in the future. This includes
preparation, coordination, and training on, national Response plans. |
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Response: |
All actions taken as a result of the occurrence of a
Risk, Emergency, Crisis, or Disaster, with the aim of mitigating its negative
impact, and ensuring that assistance and support are provided to the
community. |
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Person: |
A natural person or a public or private legal
person. |
This
Law aims to:
1. reduce
the Risks affecting human and community health in the Emirate;
2. enhance
and protect Public Health in the Emirate in accordance with precautionary
principles, scientific and practical evidence, and in alignment with local and
international health regulations;
3. strengthen
coordination and cooperation at all levels in the field of Preparedness and
Response to health Risks and Public Health challenges in the Emirate;
4. raise
the level of public awareness, culture, and knowledge within the Emirate
regarding the factors and Risks that affect human health and their causes;
foster a sense of individual and collective responsibility; and promote public
awareness of preventive measures;
5. provide
a healthy and sustainable Environment in the Emirate that is suitable for
residence and promotes stability, rendering it appealing for investment and
business activities;
6. reinforce
the responsibility of Persons in all matters related to ensuring Public Health
in the Emirate; and
7. improve
the UAE’s
ranking on global competitiveness indices in all Public
Health Domains.
The provisions of this Law apply in
all zones across the Emirate, including in Special Development Zones and free
zones, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre.
The
Public Health Domains in the Emirate are as follows:
1.
Communicable Diseases;
2.
Non-communicable Diseases;
3.
Family Health;
4.
Individual Health;
5.
Physical Activity;
6.
Student Health;
7.
Mental Health;
8.
Ports of Entry Health;
9.
Food Safety;
10. Consumer
Product Safety;
11. Animal
Health;
12. Built
Environment Health;
13. Environmental
Health;
14. Workers’
Accommodation Health;
15. Tobacco
Control;
16. Public
Health Pests Control;
17. Burial
of the Deceased and Supervision of Cemeteries; and
18. any
other domain as determined and regulated by a resolution of the Chairman of the
Executive Council.
a.
In
the domain of Communicable Diseases, the DHA will have the duties and powers
to:
1. develop
policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and scientific guidelines and
manuals related to the management and prevention of Communicable Diseases
within the Emirate, and submit the same to the Competent Authority for
approval;
2. define
the roles and responsibilities of the Concerned Entities, and determine the
operational procedures for the management and prevention of Communicable
Diseases within the Emirate;
3. prescribe
the requirements, roles, and innovative frameworks relating to the detecting,
investigating, monitoring, and prevention of Communicable Diseases, including
investigation within Healthcare Establishments, laboratories, Isolation centres
for infected persons or Quarantine for contacts, public transport, Educational
Institutions, Workers’ Accommodation, and other population gathering places, in
coordination with the Concerned Entities and the Competent Authorities;
4. issue
Permits for activities related to the prevention or treatment of Communicable
Diseases;
5. collect,
analyse, and regularly update data relating to Communicable Diseases; provide
epidemiological analyses; and submit the necessary recommendations thereon to
the Competent Authorities in the Emirate for such directives as they deem
appropriate;
6. identify
and designate priority Communicable Diseases, and develop programmes for their
prevention in alignment with the orientations of the UAE and the Emirate;
7. cooperate
with local, federal, and international entities concerning standards for
infection prevention; the detection and control of Communicable Diseases and
emerging epidemics; the control of antibiotic-resistant bacteria; and the
monitoring of developments related thereto at the local, regional, and
international levels;
8. develop
the necessary immunisation programmes; supervise their implementation; evaluate
their effectiveness; and ensure their coverage of the target groups, in
coordination with the DAHI;
9. develop
the necessary standards to ensure the proper management and quality of
vaccines, and maintain them during their transport, storage, and
administration; and ensure the availability and continuity of their supply
chains, in coordination with the DAHI;
10. coordinate
with the Concerned Entities to ensure Preparedness, develop plans, and enhance
readiness and capacities as a proactive measure to detect the entry of
Communicable Diseases through Ports of Entry, or the occurrence of an emerging
disease in the Emirate, and provide channels of communication and cooperation
among these entities;
11. determine
the mechanisms for communicating with the Concerned Entities and the public in
cases of outbreaks of Communicable Diseases;
12. develop
plans and conduct scientific research to sustain and advance projects and
programmes related to Communicable Diseases, in cooperation with Educational
Institutions and research institutions;
13. monitor
the general Public Health situation in the Emirate; continuously assess health
Risks; and ensure the implementation of health regulations in coordination with
the Concerned Entities;
14. develop
a Risk Assessment matrix in coordination with the Concerned Entities, and adopt
alert level indicators to activate the emergency plan at the level of the
Emirate;
15. recommend
changes to Emergency level, alert level, or Preparedness level based on the
outcomes of submitted reports and Risk Assessment indicators;
16. collaborate
with National Public Health Committees to develop and update the Risk
Assessment matrix and Emergency plans activation indicators, and adopt them at
the local level, in line with the Risk Assessment requirements at the UAE and
Emirate levels;
17. coordinate
with the Concerned Entities to determine the process flow for joint operations
related to Communicable Diseases, and to standardise the procedures followed in
the Emirate;
18. design
and implement training courses and workshops on self-assessment to enhance the
levels of Preparedness, implement Emergency and prevention plans, supervise the
development of specialised cadres, provide health capabilities, and educate and
raise awareness of the public on Communicable Diseases, in coordination with
the Concerned Entities;
19. activate
the technical action plans for the prevention of Communicable Diseases, and
take appropriate measures to contain their spread, including raising public
awareness and engaging with the media, in coordination with the Concerned
Entities;
20. supervise
health teams, monitor their performance and compliance, and submit reports on
their achievements, compliance, and Preparedness to the Competent Authorities
for appropriate guidance;
21. establish
and prescribe the procedures for managing Communicable Diseases; take
appropriate measures to control their spread; and ensure the treatment of
infected cases, in coordination with the Concerned Entities;
22. supervise
the management of the health impacts resulting from Emergencies and health
Crises, and take appropriate measures to support Recovery from Communicable
Diseases, in coordination with the Concerned Entities;
23. cooperate
with international, regional, federal, and local entities to provide
information related to Communicable Diseases for the purposes of detection,
Response, and control;
24. impose
Quarantine on areas and Persons in cases of health Emergencies or Crises, in
coordination with the Concerned Entities. For this purpose, the DHA may take
any of the following measures and procedures:
a.
close any Establishment,
Building, or area, and temporarily suspend the use of any means of transport,
as required; or
b.
issue directives that Persons
infected or suspected of being infected with Communicable Diseases be isolated
in designated Isolation or appropriate Quarantine facilities for the necessary
period, or subject them to medical observation.
25. establish
the procedures, protocols, and standards required for Isolation and Quarantine
in Healthcare Facilities and other facilities, to combat the outbreak of
Communicable Diseases in the Emirate;
26. develop
the necessary health protocols to protect healthcare Workers from infection and
to ensure that they are free from any Communicable Diseases;
27. establish
appropriate frameworks, in coordination with the Concerned Entities and
Competent Authorities, for the inspection and Disinfection of any site or means
of transport in the Emirate, and for taking all necessary measures to control
the outbreak of diseases in the event that a Communicable Disease is suspected
therein;
28. establish
a unified Communicable Disease notification system in the Emirate;
29. coordinate
with the Concerned Entities regarding reference laboratories for Communicable
Diseases. This includes:
a.
identifying reference laboratories
and determining the scope of work of each of them;
b.
establishing the policies,
standards, and requirements that these laboratories must comply with;
c.
determining the requirements for
capacity building, competency assessment, and ensuring the business continuity
of these laboratories; and
30. exercise
any other duties or powers required for combatting Communicable Diseases as
assigned to the DHA in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate.
b.
In the domain of Communicable
Diseases, the Responsible Entity will have the duties and powers to:
1. develop
the policies and procedures to control Communicable Diseases caused by Food,
Animals, the Environment, or Public Health Pests;
2. conduct
investigations into Communicable Diseases transmitted through Food, Animals, or
Public Health Pests; and
3. take
the necessary measures to address the effects resulting from Communicable
Diseases, in coordination with the DHA and in accordance with the relevant
procedures adopted by the DM.
1.
participating in provision of
vaccinations and immunisations to newborns and the members of the community for
the prevention of Communicable Diseases; and
2.
providing consultants with expertise
and specialisation in Communicable Diseases.
3.
In the domain of Communicable
Diseases, the DCAS will undertake the following:
4.
developing policies and procedures
for the control Communicable Diseases during patient transport operations; and
5.
following the necessary procedures
during patient transport operations for the control of Communicable Diseases.
Subject to liability, Health Service
Providers and their Workers must, in accordance with the legislation in force
and the protocols approved in this respect, comply with the following
obligations:
1. immediately
notifying the DHA of any Communicable Diseases, for the purpose of enabling the
DHA to perform its assigned functions in the domain of Communicable Diseases;
2. managing
suspected or confirmed cases of Communicable Diseases;
3. coordinating
with the Concerned Entities to ensure Response to and containment of Communicable
Diseases; and the protection of individuals at risk of contracting Communicable
Diseases;
4. notifying
the DHA of the results of medical tests related to Communicable Diseases, as
well as of any other information required under the procedures and standards
approved by the DHA in this respect;
5. notifying
the DHA of deaths resulting from Communicable Diseases, in accordance with the
procedures and standards approved by the DHA in this respect;
6. refraining
from disclosing any information relating to patients infected with Communicable
Diseases, except as permitted under the legislation in force in the Emirate;
7. implementing
the circulars, directives, and protocols issued by the Concerned Entities, and
taking all necessary Preventive Measures to combat Communicable Diseases;
8. applying
the approved standards relating to Communicable Diseases, as well as the
relevant immunisation programmes;
9. conducting
medical tests in the event of suspected or confirmed infection with a
Communicable Disease;
10. collecting
laboratory specimens from suspected cases of Communicable Diseases, and
transporting them to approved reference laboratories whether operated by Health
Service Providers or by third parties. These laboratories must not dispose of
or otherwise process such specimens until a definitive diagnosis has been
established;
11. taking
all approved measures in the event that any of their Workers is infected with a
Communicable Disease; and
12. complying
with any other obligations prescribed by the DHA in the domain of Communicable
Diseases, pursuant to the policies, circulars, and protocols approved by the
DHA in this respect.
Subject to liability, a Person who
is infected, or suspected of being infected, with any Communicable Disease,
must:
1. not
come into contact with members of the community in any manner that may result
in the spread of the Communicable Disease;
2. not
travel or move from one place to another, except to a hospital or Healthcare
Facility, without the approval of the DHA;
3. not
conceal that he is infected with a Communicable Disease from close contacts or
Healthcare Facilities;
4. not
cause the transmission of infection to others in any manner whatsoever, whether
intentionally or unintentionally;
5. implement
any measure required of him to prevent the outbreak of the Communicable
Disease;
6. implement
the preventive and therapeutic measures issued by the Concerned Entities and
Health Service Providers; and
7. comply
with any other obligations as determined by the DHA in the domain of
Communicable Diseases, pursuant to the DHA policies, circulars, and protocols
approved in this regard.
a.
In the domain of Non-communicable
Diseases, the DHA will, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, have the
duties and powers to:
1. collect
and analyse data related to Non-communicable Diseases to assess their spread,
trends, and associated Risk factors, and submit the necessary reports to the
Competent Authority;
2. develop
the policies and procedures required for preventing and limiting the spread of
Non-communicable Diseases;
3. determine
priorities for addressing Non-communicable Diseases, based on national
programmes, as well as local, regional, and international statistics and data;
monitor developments; and allocate financial and human resources to control
their spread;
4. develop
a plan for the prevention of Non-communicable Diseases at the level of the
Emirate, specifying the responsibilities of Concerned Entities, Health Service
Providers, and Health Insurance Companies in this domain;
5. develop
the policies, standards, requirements, and programmes for the early detection
and management of Non-communicable Diseases, in accordance with established
priorities and subject to the relevant approved health protocols;
6. develop
the policies, standards, requirements, and programmes for reducing Risk factors
associated with Non-communicable Diseases;
7. develop
the policies for providing rehabilitation and long-term care services to Persons
with Non-communicable Diseases, and establish the necessary protocols in this
regard;
8. regulate
and supervise Health Services related to Non-communicable Diseases provided by
the public and private sectors;
9. contribute
to the development of national plans to combat Non-communicable Diseases;
10. contribute
to the review, approval, and implementation of requirements for local,
regional, and international initiatives and research related to combatting
Non-communicable Diseases;
11. promote
and reinforce the principle of shared responsibility among all segments of
society to combat Non-communicable Diseases, and activate partnerships in this
domain with Educational Institutions and research institutions;
12. develop
and implement programmes to raise community awareness of approved preventive
screenings, the importance of timely testing, and adherence to prescribed
treatments, instructions, and procedures to reduce the risk of disease
progression and to control symptoms;
13. collect
and analyse information for the early detection, control, and management of
Non-communicable Diseases, and enable patients to access Health Service
Providers;
14. support
research efforts to better understand, prevent, and manage Non-communicable
Diseases, and use the results of such research to inform evidence-based
policies and strategies;
15. monitor
the effectiveness of programmes for the prevention and control of
Non-communicable Diseases, evaluate their impact, and make the necessary
adjustments and improvements;
16. support
efforts to prevent and control Non-communicable Diseases at all local, regional,
and international levels, and participate in local and international health
initiatives; and
17. exercise
any other duties or powers as required for combatting Non-communicable
Diseases, or as may be assigned under the legislation in force in the Emirate.
b.
The DCAS will, in the domain of
Non-communicable Diseases and within its legally vested functions, have the
duties and powers to:
1.
collaborate with the DHA in
developing the policies, procedures, and mechanisms for the prevention and
control of Non-communicable Diseases;
2.
collaborate with the DHA in
preparing the policies, standards, and requirements for the early detection and
management of Non-communicable Diseases, in accordance with established
priorities and approved ambulance health protocols;
3.
regulate and supervise the provision
of ambulance Healthcare Services related to Non-communicable Diseases in the
public and private sectors;
4.
collaborate with the DHA in
reviewing, approving, and implementing the requirements of local, regional, and
international initiatives and research related to Ambulance Services for
combatting Non-communicable Diseases;
5.
collaborate with the DHA to promote
and reinforce the principle of shared responsibility among all segments of
society for combatting Non-communicable Diseases from an ambulance perspective;
and activate partnerships with Educational Institutions and research
institutions in this domain; and
6.
collaborate with the DHA in
developing programmes to raise community awareness about approved ambulance
screenings, the importance of timely testing, and adherence to prescribed
treatments, instructions, and procedures to reduce the risk of progression and
to control the symptoms of Non-communicable Diseases.
c.
In addition to its obligations under
Article (10) of this Law, the DAHI will, in the domain of Non-communicable
Diseases, have the duties and powers to:
1.
collaborate with the DHA in
developing the policies, procedures, and mechanisms for the prevention and
control of Non-communicable Diseases;
2.
collaborate with the DHA in
preparing the policies, standards, and requirements for the early detection and
management of Non-communicable Diseases, in accordance with established
priorities and subject to health protocols; and
3.
provide necessary consultations to
the Concerned Entities.
Subject to liability, Health Service
Providers and their Workers must, in accordance with the legislation in force
and the approved protocols in this respect, comply with the following
obligations:
1.
conducting preventive screenings for
the early detection of Non-communicable Diseases for all segments of the
community, across all age groups;
2.
contributing to the implementation
of preventive programmes, in line with the relevant approved standards;
3.
submitting regular reports on the
detected Non-communicable Diseases, including all relevant information to the
DHA, in accordance with the approved mechanisms and procedures;
4.
providing individuals seeking
periodic screenings with appropriate advice and information regarding the
necessary tests, assessment, and care; ensuring their informed consent is
obtained and documented; notifying them of the results of tests and
assessments; and following up on their conditions, in line with the relevant
approved standards and procedures;
5.
promoting health awareness among
patients to support them in making positive, healthy lifestyle changes;
6.
providing appropriate support to
Persons with Disabilities to enable them to understand all requirements,
processes, and outcomes of preventive screenings, in cooperation and
coordination with the Concerned Entities;
7.
providing the DHA, the DCAS, and the
Concerned Entities with the required data and information on Non-communicable
Diseases whenever requested; and
8.
complying with any other obligations
that are prescribed by the Concerned Entities in the domain of Non-communicable
Diseases.
a.
In the domain of Family Health, the
DHA will, in coordination with the Competent Authorities, have the duties and
powers to:
1. develop
programmes and plans that support maternal health during pregnancy, childbirth,
and the postpartum period;
2. develop
family planning programmes to educate mothers about optimal intervals between
pregnancies; provide them with health education and the means to ensure optimal
spacing between births; and raise awareness on how to plan pregnancies safely;
3. supervise
child immunisation programmes to protect children from preventable Diseases,
including the provision of vaccines, scheduling vaccination campaigns, and
monitoring vaccine coverage rates;
4. develop
and implement health and nutrition awareness programmes for families;
5. promote
preventive health practices within the family, including encouraging regular
medical check-ups, screenings, and immunisations for all family members;
6. develop
programmes for pre-marital screening to prevent genetic diseases, and provide
programmes for psychological and social support to families, especially during
pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing;
7. collect
data on Family Health indicators; conduct the necessary research and studies on
these indicators; and propose measures to enhance Family Health;
8. develop
plans to sustain and develop health services and programmes for the protection
of Family Health, and coordinate in this regard with the Concerned Entities;
9. promote
awareness among families and community members about the importance of regular
preventive screenings for the early detection of Non-communicable Diseases, in
line with international best practices in Public Health. These include periodic
screenings for newborns, early childhood screenings, school health checks,
screenings during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, and periodic
preventive screenings for adults; and
10. exercise
any other duties or powers as required for the protection of Family Health, or
as assigned to it in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate.
b.
In the domain of Family Health, the
DAHI will have the duties and powers to:
1.
conduct premarital medical
screenings;
2.
provide reproductive and sexual
health services, including men’s health, and maternal care during pregnancy,
childbirth, and the post-partum period;
3.
provide the necessary services to
care for children and ensure their protection through medical, social, and
other appropriate means;
4.
conduct periodic medical
examinations for children to monitor their growth and health, and advise mothers
on balanced Healthy Food throughout their children’s development;
5.
encourage Educational Institutions
to prioritise Student Health by providing appropriate immunisations for each
age group;
6.
conduct periodic medical
examinations for families in accordance with the approved health programmes;
and
7.
exercise any other duties or powers
as required for the protection of Family Health, or as assigned to the DAHI in
the legislation in force and in accordance
with the relevant protocols adopted by the DAHI.
c.
Provision by the DAHI of the
Healthcare Services set out in sub-paragraphs (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(4), (b)(5),
and (b)(6) of this Article does not preclude Health Service Providers from
providing those services.
Entities mandated to facilitate
Family Health programmes and services must:
1. promote,
and encourage target groups to adopt, Healthy Lifestyles; and deliver Family
Health programmes and services;
2. ensure
the competence of their Workers in delivering Family Health programmes and
services;
3. provide
a supportive environment and comprehensive care services for mothers and
children;
4. raise
awareness about the objectives, requirements, importance, and necessity of
delivering Family Health programmes and services;
5. conduct
preventive screenings for the early detection of Non-communicable Diseases and
periodic visits in accordance with the approved protocols in this regard;
6. provide
the DHA with periodic data and reports on the delivery of Family Health
programmes and services;
7. comply
with the applicable Public Health regulations, policies, and standards relating
to Family Health; and
8. comply
with any other obligations as prescribed by the DHA as necessary to protect
Family Health, in accordance with the relevant policies, circulars, and
protocols approved by the DHA.
a. In
the domain of Individual Health, the DHA will, in coordination with the
Competent Authorities and Concerned Entities, have the duties and powers to:
1. develop
policies, standards, and requirements; and define roles and responsibilities to
promote Healthy Lifestyles, immunisation, medical screenings, and health
awareness for members of the community;
2. establish
controls, standards, and procedures for conducting medical examinations for
individuals; and supervise and regulate such examinations, including
pre-employment and residency visa medical fitness tests, driving licence
medical tests, professional driver permit medical assessments, the issuance of
occupational health cards, and any other purposes as determined by the DHA in
accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate;
3. establish
controls for promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of Young
Adults and adults, and for combatting negative behaviours that pose significant
health risks;
4. establish
controls for promoting and protecting the health of older people and ensuring
the provision of integrated healthcare for them;
5. establish
controls for promoting and protecting the health of Persons with Disabilities
and ensure they have access to appropriate healthcare;
6. support
and encourage physical activity, sport, and the adoption of Healthy Lifestyles;
7. support
awareness campaigns on the dangers of psychoactive substances, including
narcotic drugs, alcohol, and Tobacco or Tobacco Products;
8. provide
health education to individuals regarding health Risks, healthy behaviours,
disease prevention, and the importance of undergoing regular medical
screenings;
9. develop
and update controls and standards as required to ensure the provision of
healthcare for individuals;
10. support
and encourage medical research and studies aimed at enhancing understanding of
health issues affecting members of the community;
11. establish
frameworks for the protection of patient rights, the safeguarding of privacy,
and the resolution of issues related to medical malpractice;
12. promote
health and wellbeing through organising initiatives that encourage individuals
to adopt healthier lifestyles and make informed decisions regarding their
health;
13. provide
support and services to Persons with Disabilities to ensure their healthcare
needs are met; and
14. exercise
any other duties or powers required for the protection of Individual Health, as
may be determined by a resolution of the Director General of the DHA, or as may
be vested in the DHA under the legislation in force in the Emirate.
b. In
the domain of Individual Health, the DAHI will, in addition to its obligations
under Article 14 of this Law, undertake the following:
1.
participating in the provision and
administration of vaccinations;
2.
participating in conducting medical
examinations for individuals;
3.
conducting pre-employment and
residency visa medical fitness tests, issue occupational health cards, and
perform any other medical screenings required under the legislation in force in
the Emirate; and
4.
exercising any other duties or
powers required for the protection of Individual Health, that are vested in the
DAHI under the applicable legislation and the relevant protocols adopted by the
DAHI.
In the domain of Individual Health,
Health Service Providers must, in accordance with the applicable legislation
and approved protocols, comply with the following obligations, subject to
liability:
1.
providing Health Services to
individuals, including vaccinations;
2.
supporting and implementing
programmes aimed at promoting a culture of healthy behaviours and lifestyles
among individuals, in accordance with the applicable policies, regulations, and
guidelines;
3.
submitting periodic reports to the
DHA regarding performance indicators and outcomes related to Individual Health,
in accordance with the prevailing policies, regulations, and guidelines; and
4.
complying with any other obligations
prescribed by the DHA in the domain of Individual Health under the policies,
circulars, and protocols approved by the DHA in this respect.
In the domain of Physical Activity,
the DHA will, in coordination with the Competent Authorities, have the duties
and powers to:
1.
develop and disseminate
evidence-based Physical Activity guidelines for different age groups;
2.
organise awareness campaigns on the
importance of regular Physical Activity;
3.
support and develop initiatives and
programmes that encourage Physical Activity, particularly in Educational
Institutions and workplaces;
4.
integrate Physical Activity into
Health Services and Healthcare Facilities as part of treatment plans;
5.
collect data on Physical Activity
levels and related health outcomes to inform and support decision-making and
therapeutic interventions;
6.
evaluate the impact and effectiveness
of Physical Activity promotion programmes and policies, as needed, to achieve
better health outcomes; and
7.
exercise any other duties or powers
relating to Physical Activity, as assigned to it in
accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate.
a. In
the domain of Student Health, the Responsible Entity will, in coordination with
the Competent Authority in the field of education, have the duties and powers
to:
1.
establish standards, conditions, and
controls for Placement along the Product Chain of Food or Consumer Products
within Educational Institutions;
2.
establish the nutritional conditions
and requirements applicable to the Food served in Educational Institutions;
3.
establish the standards required for
the establishment of canteens within Educational Institutions;
4.
establish the requirements
applicable to Food Suppliers to Educational Institutions, in a manner that
ensures that the Food provided is compliant with Food Safety requirements and
standards, and is appropriate to the students’ age groups;
5.
establish the controls, standards,
designs, and fittings that must be provided for Placement along the Product
Chain of Food in areas within Educational Institutions for the purpose of
selling or serving Food to students;
6.
raise awareness about Applied
Nutrition for students among Educational Institution administration staff,
students, and parents, with the aim of improving Student Health and nutritional
status, in accordance with the applicable international best practices;
7.
audit and inspect Educational
Institutions to verify their compliance with the standards, conditions, and
requirements prescribed by this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate; and
8.
exercise any other duties or powers
within the mandate of the Responsible Entity, that are intended to safeguard
Student Health or that are vested in it under the legislation in force in the
Emirate.
b. In
the domain of Student Health, the DHA will, in coordination with the Competent
Authority in the field of education, have the duties and powers to:
1. develop
Student Health policies, standards, and guidelines; and define roles, for
promoting and protecting Student Health within Educational Institutions;
2. oversee
the scheduling and conduct of periodic medical examinations for students, as
required for each educational stage;
3. launch
and support health promotion campaigns within Educational Institutions to raise
awareness on Healthy Lifestyles, disease prevention, and mental health, and to
support the early detection of developmental delays and other health
conditions;
4. coordinate
immunisation programmes within Educational Institutions to ensure that students
receive the required vaccinations;
5. support
medical examinations conducted within Educational Institutions to detect health
problems and to enable early access to appropriate healthcare, including
examinations related to vision and hearing problems;
6. develop
and implement health education programmes to promote Student Health, including
promoting physical activity, Healthy Food, personal hygiene, and raising
awareness about the Risks of Smoking, alcohol consumption, and psychoactive
substances;
7. collect
and analyse data related to health issues within Educational Institutions,
conduct the necessary research and studies in this regard, and take appropriate
actions and measures based on their results;
8. oversee
the establishment of proper clinics within Educational Institutions;
9. adopt
activities and programmes that contribute to promoting mental health within
Educational Institutions;
10. develop
plans for training and qualifying healthcare and educational staff in the
domain of Student Health;
11. raise
awareness among faculty, healthcare staff, and parents in Educational
Institutions of the importance of Public Health and the requirements and means
of preventing diseases that may affect students;
12. develop
sustainable development plans for healthcare programmes and projects in
cooperation with the Concerned Entities and other stakeholders;
13. supervise
the provision of necessary medical care to students in Educational
Institutions, and provide a mechanism for the referral of cases requiring
follow-up to Health Service Providers;
14. detect
cases of infection in Educational Institutions; implement measures for
infection control and for limiting the spread of Communicable Diseases; and
organise procedures and mechanisms for reporting them;
15. establish
safety and psychological and health support standards for students of
Educational Institutions who are Persons with Disabilities or from other
special groups, in coordination with the Competent Authority; and follow up on
their medical and psychological reports; and
16. exercise
any other duties or powers required for protecting Student Health, as may be
assigned to it under the legislation in force in the Emirate and the relevant
policies adopted by it.
c. The
DAHI will, in coordination with the Competent Authority in the field of
education, undertake the provision of Healthcare Services and therapeutic
services to students. This does not preclude Healthcare Service Providers from
providing these services.
d. In
the domain of Student Health, the DCAS will, in coordination with the Competent
Authority in the field of education, be responsible for supervising the
establishment of First Aid rooms within Educational Institutions, determining
the devices, equipment, and first aid supplies that must be provided therein,
and determining the procedures for training Workers in Educational Institutions
to undertake Response to Emergencies.
In the domain of Student Health,
Educational Institutions must, subject to liability and in accordance with the
legislation in force in the Emirate and the relevant approved protocols:
1. comply
with the policies and procedures required for ensuring compliance with the
requirements, standards, and programmes developed by the DHA and the Responsible
Entity for the protection of Student Health in coordination with the Competent
Authority in the field of education;
2. provide
Healthcare Services to students while they are present in the Educational
Institution or participating in activities organised by it outside its
premises, and establish the appropriate procedures to ensure the referral of
cases requiring follow-up and medical intervention to Health Service Providers;
3. take
the necessary measures to provide students with Healthy Food options;
4. monitor
health phenomena among students and notify their parents, the DHA, and the
Competent Authority in the field of education thereof;
5. raise
awareness of the dangers of unacceptable behavioural practices in Educational
Institutions;
6. contribute
to raising awareness about the Risks of Smoking, alcohol consumption,
psychoactive substances, and addiction;
7. ensure
the implementation of vaccination campaigns for students of Educational
Institutions in accordance with the directives of the National Immunisation Programme;
8. provide
a safe educational environment free from health Risks, accidents, and injuries
of all kinds;
9. conduct
periodic surveys to assess Student Health;
10. maintain
students’ health records;
11. provide
the DHA or the Responsible Entity with any statistics it requests relating to
staff and students enrolled in different educational stages;
12. provide
the DHA with any information and data it requests in accordance with the
applicable policies, systems, and guidelines, including information on medical
tests conducted, their results, and information on referral and medical
intervention procedures taken as appropriate for each student’s case;
13. support
the implementation of the periodic school examinations required by the DHA, and
support National Public Health Committees and the implementation of statistics
in accordance with the requirements of national, regional, and international
programmes;
14. provide
the required periodic examinations and notify the DHA of their results, in
accordance with the approved procedures in this regard;
15. implement
Preventive Measures for infection control and containment, in accordance with
the relevant procedures adopted by the DHA;
16. notify
the DHA and Competent Authorities of suspected or confirmed cases of
Communicable Diseases, according to the severity of the disease, the approved
list of Communicable Diseases, and the procedures and standards established for
this purpose;
17. refrain
from disclosing any information relating to Communicable Diseases or
Non-communicable Diseases to any entity, except in accordance with the relevant
procedures and controls prescribed by the DHA; and
18. comply
with any other obligations determined by the Concerned Entities pursuant to the
policies, circulars, and protocols approved by them in this regard.
a.
In the domain of Mental Health, the
DHA will, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, have the duties and
powers to:
1.
formulate and update policies and
strategies relating to Mental Health, in coordination with the Concerned
Entities;
2.
raise awareness of Mental Health
issues through Mental Health awareness campaigns;
3.
establish the necessary protocols
for addressing psychological issues resulting from Emergencies and Crises;
4.
develop prevention programmes aimed
at promoting Mental Health and reducing the incidence of Mental Disorders;
5.
encourage research in the domain of
Mental Health, and evaluate the effectiveness of the related programmes and
services provided to individuals;
6.
encourage the establishment of
specialised centres and clinics for Mental Disorders in the Emirate;
7.
train health professionals in the
Emirate to enhance their ability to provide care for patients with Mental
Disorders and to improve their skills in managing such cases;
8.
monitor and evaluate programmes and
policies relating to Mental Health to ensure their effectiveness and continuous
improvement;
9.
develop, enhance, and expand
comprehensive and integrated Mental Health services to meet the needs of all
segments and age groups of the community;
10. cooperate
with various sectors in the Emirate to implement the approved strategies for
promoting Mental Health in the Emirate;
11. enhance
and improve Mental Health information and data systems for the purpose of
developing Mental Health services; and
12. exercise
any other duties or powers relating to Mental Health as vested in the DHA under
the legislation in force in the Emirate, and in accordance with the relevant
protocols adopted by the DHA.
b.
The DAHI will provide Healthcare
Services and treatment services for patients suffering from Mental Disorders,
in addition to any other duties or powers relating to Mental Health that are
vested in the DAHI under the legislation in force and in accordance with the
relevant protocols adopted by the DAHI. The performance of these functions by
the DAHI does not preclude Healthcare Service Providers from providing those
services.
a. In
the domain of Ports of Entry Health, the DHA will have the duties and powers
to:
1.
monitor diseases that may enter or
spread through the borders into the Emirate by tracking Communicable Diseases
and global health threats, and coordinate with international health
organisations to implement the necessary measures to prevent the entry of such
diseases into the Emirate;
2.
establish Quarantine protocols,
develop inspection procedures, and enforce Quarantine measures at the Emirate’s
Ports of Entry;
3.
ensure that border Healthcare
Facilities are adequately equipped to deal with health Emergencies;
4.
address cross-border health
challenges through developing plans for Emergency Response and international
cooperation with global health organisations;
5.
coordinate with Concerned Entities,
Competent Authorities, and providers of land, air, and sea transport services
to adopt and implement standard procedures and necessary measures at the
Emirate’s Ports of Entry to prevent, manage, and control diseases that may
enter through these Ports of Entry, including Zoonoses and diseases transmitted
through Food, water, or any other vectors that may pose a Risk to Public
Health;
6.
implement and follow up on the
implementation of the procedures required under the International Health
Regulations, including strengthening the necessary core capacities in this
regard; and
7.
exercise any other duties or powers
related to the domain of Ports of Entry Health that are vested in the DHA under
the legislation in force in the Emirate and in accordance with the relevant
protocols adopted by it in this regard.
b.
In the domain of Ports of Entry
Health, the DAHI will have the duties and powers to:
1.
provide Healthcare Services to
travellers at Ports of Entry;
2.
provide medical care to travellers
who are subject to Quarantine, Isolation, medical examination, or any other
procedures for Public Health purposes;
3.
provide immunisation; implement the
appropriate preventive measures based on the type of disease; and issue the
traveller who receives the vaccination or undergoes other preventive measures
with an official certificate from the medical authority, in accordance with
internationally approved forms.
c.
The provision of Healthcare Services
and treatments by the DAHI under paragraph (b) of this Article does not
preclude Healthcare Service Providers from providing such services.
d.
In the domain of Ports of Entry
Health, the Responsible Entity will have the duties and powers to:
1.
monitor imported Consumer Products
to ensure that they meet safety requirements and conform with the approved
specifications, including the monitoring of their places of storage and
transportation;
2.
monitor imported and re-exported
Foods, as well as Foods exported with export certificates to ensure that they
meet Food Safety requirements;
3.
inspect maritime transport vessels,
in coordination with the Competent Authorities, to ensure that they are free
from Public Health Pests; and issue health certificates in accordance with the
requirements of the World Health Organisation;
4.
exercise health control over
imported Animals; and
5.
implement Quarantine procedures for
imported Food, Animals, and Feed, where required.
A
traveller passing through the Emirate’s Ports of Entry must, in accordance with
the legislation in force in the Emirate and the relevant approved protocols:
1.
comply with the policies, circulars,
and protocols issued by the Concerned Entities in this regard;
2.
provide the Concerned Entities,
medical teams, and Health Service teams at the Emirate’s Ports of Entry with
the information and data they require;
3.
notify the DHA and the Competent
Authorities at the Emirate’s Ports of Entry in the event of contracting or
having suspicions of contracting any Communicable Disease;
4.
comply with personal hygiene and
preventive measures, such as wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing,
in accordance with the approved protocols;
5.
disclose to the Competent
Authorities or Concerned Entities if bringing in any type of Animal, raw Animal
Products, or by-products; and
6.
fulfil any other obligations related
to Ports of Entry Health as prescribed by the Concerned Entities or the
Competent Authorities, including obligations concerning non-commercial Food
Consignments carried by travellers.
a.
No Person may conduct any activity
related to the Placement along the Product Chain of Food in the Emirate,
including the establishment of Food factories, or the establishment of
facilities for the desalination, purification, or packaging of water for
drinking purposes, except after obtaining the requisite Food Permit.
b.
No Person may engage in training
activities or provide consultancy services in the field of Food, without first
obtaining the requisite Food Permit.
c.
No Food-related Establishment may
conduct any activity related to the Placement along the Product Chain of Food
outside the premises specified in its Food Permit, without first obtaining the
prior approval of the Responsible Entity.
d.
No Food-related Establishment may
destroy Food without first obtaining the approval of the Responsible Entity nor
without the supervision of the Responsible Entity.
e.
No Food-related Establishment may
display or sell Healthy Food or any Food bearing health or nutritional claims
without first obtaining the approval of the Responsible Entity.
f.
No Food-related Establishment may
place non-halal Food along the Product Chain without first obtaining the
approval of the Responsible Entity.
a.
In the domain of Food Safety, the
Responsible Entity will have the duties and powers to:
I. In Respect
of the Premises of the Food-related Establishments and their Facilities:
2. establish
the requirements for the maintenance and operation of the premises of the
Food-related Establishment and its various facilities, including temporary
Buildings, kiosks, and mobile Food vehicles;
3. establish
the requirements for the equipment and tools used in the Placement along the
Product Chain of Food in the Food-related Establishment;
4. establish
the requirements for the maintenance and operation of the premises of the
Food-related Establishment and its various facilities, including temporary
Buildings, kiosks, and mobile Food vehicles; and
5. exercise
any other relevant duties or powers as determined by the Responsible Entity or
that are vested in it under the legislation in force in the Emirate.
II. In Respect of the
Requirements for the Control of Food-Related Risks
1.
establish the conditions, controls,
and guidelines for the Placement along the Product Chain of Food in the
Emirate, in order to ensure Food Safety, in accordance with the Food Permit
issued for each food-related activity;
2.
develop an integrated system for overseeing
the implementation of Applied Nutrition programmes at Food-related
Establishments and Educational Institutions, in order to enhance proactive
prevention and protect the community from Food-borne diseases. In particular,
the Responsible Entity will have the duties and powers to:
a.
exercise
oversight of health and nutritional claims on packaged and non-packaged Food
Placed along the Product Chain in the Emirate;
b.
approve
Healthy Foods and Foods bearing nutrition claims, whether pre-packaged or not,
that are subject to Placement along the Product Chain in the Emirate;
c.
take the
necessary measures to improve the nutritional value of Foods provided in
Food-related Establishments and Educational Institutions; and
d.
raise
awareness among members of the community regarding the principles of Applied
Nutrition and Food Safety, with the aim of improving health and nutritional
status.
3.
establish the standards, conditions,
and controls for the Placement along the Product Chain of Healthy Food and
Foods bearing health or nutrition claims in the Emirate;
5.
establish the conditions and
requirements for the Placement along the Product Chain of non-halal Food;
6.
establish, in coordination with the
Concerned Entities, the conditions and requirements for the protection of Food
from fraud and adulteration;
7.
prescribe the health and technical
requirements for the safety and efficiency of drinking water systems in
Food-related Establishments;
8.
prescribe the controls and
requirements for novel Foods and Food Additives;
9.
develop the procedures for assessing
the Risks of Food contaminants and the requirements for their control;
10. establish
the requirements applicable to Workers in Food-related Establishments, and the
requirements for their training and qualification;
11. establish
the requirements for the hygiene of the premises of Food-related Establishments
and their various facilities, including temporary Buildings, kiosks, and mobile
Food vehicles;
12. monitor
Risks related to Food, and investigate and assess Food-borne diseases, in
coordination with the Concerned Entities, committees, and task forces formed at
the level of the Emirate and the UAE, to ensure Food Safety;
13. develop
the procedures for the Traceability, Withdrawal, and Recall of Food, including
prescribing the technical rules for Food Traceability systems;
14. determine
the records related to the Placement along the Product Chain and Food Safety,
and prescribe procedures for their management, and the period for which they
must be retained;
15. collaborate
with the Concerned Entities in implementing Food Security strategies in the
UAE; and
16. exercise
any other relevant duties or powers determined by the Responsible Entity or
that are vested in it under the legislation in force in the Emirate.
III. In
Respect of Oversight and Inspection of Food-related Establishments
1.
audit and inspect Food-related
Establishments and their Workers, including Establishments authorised to
provide Food-related training and consultancy, to ensure their compliance with
the requirements stipulated in their Food Permit;
2.
conduct control and inspection
relating to the Placement along the Product Chain of Food in the Emirate,
including the means of its transport and preservation, the places of its
storage, preparation, and display; and verify that appropriate temperatures are
maintained in these places during its Placement along the Product Chain;
3.
verify compliance by Food-related
Establishments with the legislation in force in the Emirate and the approved
requirements and specifications related to Food Safety and the health of
Workers in those Establishments;
4.
conduct ongoing assessment of the
health status of Food-related Establishments, in accordance with the controls
and standards determined pursuant to a resolution issued by the Director
General of the Responsible Entity in this regard;
5.
audit the Food Safety systems
implemented by Food-related Establishments, and verify their proper and
accurate application;
6.
control and supervise Food-related
Advertisements;
7.
leverage and utilise the latest
technological, innovative tools, programmes, and systems to ensure the
continuous monitoring of Food-related Establishments;
8.
receive and investigate reports and
complaints related to Food, and take the necessary actions and measures against
persons who commit acts that constitute a violation of this Law, the resolutions
issued in pursuance hereof, or other legislation in force in the Emirate;
9.
take the necessary actions and
measures to prevent the Placement along the Product Chain of Food, including
its seizure, Withdrawal, Recall, destruction, or re-export, in the event that
any of the following is established:
a.
failure to comply with the
requirements for the Placement along the Product Chain of Food;
b.
non-conformity of Food with the
controls and standards prescribed by the Responsible Entity;
c.
Placement along the Product Chain of
unregistered Food;
d.
committing fraud or deceit in the
Placement along the Product Chain of Food;
e.
non-conformity of Food with the
adopted technical regulations and Standard Specifications;
f.
Food found to be unfit based on
laboratory testing;
g.
Food found to be unfit for human
consumption; or
h.
Placement along the Product Chain of
Food before verifying that laboratory testing has been conducted in accordance
with Risk Assessment requirements.
10. establish
controls for virtual (remote) inspection; and
11. exercise
any other relevant duties or powers determined by the Responsible Entity or
that are vested in it under the legislation in force in the Emirate.
IV. In Respect of the
Control of Imported and Re-exported Food:
1.
establish the conditions and
requirements to be met by Food imported into, or re-exported from, the local
market, in a manner that ensures Food Safety in accordance with relevant
federal and local legislation; and specify the certificates, documents, and health
and procedural records required to be issued by the country of origin;
2.
control imported Food to ensure that
it meets Food quality and Food Safety requirements, complies with technical
regulations, and conforms with approved specifications, by undertaking the
following:
a.
establishing, and continuously
developing, the requirements and methods for the control of imported Food from
the point of origin;
b.
prescribing the conditions and
requirements for the acceptance of imported Food Consignments, based on its
type and whether the Food is intended for the local market or for re-export;
and verifying that the Food meets these conditions and requirements;
c.
establishing procedures for the
inspection of imported Food Consignments based on Risk Assessment, and verifying
their apparent fitness for consumption;
d.
identifying the types of imported
Food from which samples are required to be taken, based on Risk Assessment;
e.
seizing imported Food shipments, or
any part thereof, at Ports of Entry or at the warehouses of the Food-related
Establishment, in accordance with the relevant procedures adopted by the
Responsible Entity;
f.
denying entry of imported Food
Consignments; and taking the necessary measures in respect thereof, including
re-exporting them to the country of origin or to any other country, where the
Food, or any part thereof, does not conform with the approved specifications,
conditions, or requirements; is unfit for human consumption; or is adulterated
or spoilt;
g.
releasing imported Food to the local
markets, in accordance with the relevant procedures prescribed by the
Responsible Entity in this regard; and
h.
conditionally releasing imported
Food that is proven not to be harmful to the health of the Consumer,
considering its intended use, or that will be treated in accordance with the
procedures adopted by the Responsible Entity in this regard.
3.
determine the guarantees required
for the entry of Food that does not conform with health conditions, or that is
temporarily held;
4.
establish conditions and procedures
for verifying that Food conforms with halal Food requirements;
5.
establish conditions and procedures
for verifying that Food Suppliers from outside the UAE conform with the
requirements for Food imported into the Emirate; and
6.
exercise any other relevant duties
or powers determined by the Responsible Entity or that are vested in it under
the legislation in force in the Emirate.
V.
In Respect of Laboratory Testing of Food:
1. establish
the mechanisms required for sampling Food during its Placement along the
Product Chain, based on Risk Assessment, and conducting laboratory testing
thereof to verify its conformity with the technical regulations and
specifications adopted by the Responsible Entity, and its fitness for human
consumption;
2.
develop a manual for proper sampling
methods for various types of Food, ensuring that samples accurately represent
the Consignment or production batch from which they are taken;
3.
periodically or randomly collect
samples of Food for laboratory testing, to verify their conformity with the
technical regulations and specifications adopted by the Responsible Entity,
with the aim of ensuring Food Safety and fitness for human consumption, through
the development of sampling plans covering all stages of the Food Chain;
4.
prescribe the standards for
laboratory tests related to Food Safety, in accordance with the technical
regulations, scientific references, and specifications adopted by the
Responsible Entity in this regard;
5.
verify that Food-related
Establishments implement a self-inspection system for the Food they produce;
6.
determine the cases in which the
results of Food samples that do not conform with the approved specifications
may be reviewed, and consider the possibility of re-testing or determine
whether the Food may be reconditioned to become fit for human consumption and
released, in accordance with the controls and procedures specified by a
relevant resolution of the Director General of the Responsible Entity; and
7.
exercise any other relevant duties
or powers determined by the Responsible Entity or that are vested in it under
the legislation in force in the Emirate.
VI. In Respect of the Social
Responsibility of Responsible Entities:
1.
coordinate with Concerned Entities
to establish technical regulations and Standard Specifications for Food, and to
develop legislation related to Food Safety, nutrition, and food security;
2.
coordinate with Concerned Entities
in all matters related to Food Safety, including specifying the health and
technical requirements necessary to ensure Food Safety, the safety of packaged
drinking water, and Applied Nutrition;
3.
collaborate with research and
studies centres and institutions, and with local, regional, and international
organisations in the domain of Food Safety; and conduct surveys related to
Food;
4.
publish research, studies, and
reports; and develop specialised awareness and educational programmes on the
domain of Food Safety, with the aim of raising Consumer awareness; and
5.
exercise any other relevant duties
or powers determined by the Responsible Entity or that are vested in it under
the legislation in force in the Emirate.
VII. In Respect of Issuing
Permits, Approvals, and Certificates:
The Responsible Entity will,
in accordance with the conditions and procedures specified by a resolution of
its Director General, issue the following Permits, approvals, and certificates:
1.
Food Permits authorising the conduct
of all activities related to Food and Food Safety, including Food training and
consultancy activities, the production of Food in domestic premises for
Placement along the Product Chain, and cleaning activities related to drinking
water, including the cleaning of water tanks;
2.
approvals issued to a Food-related
Establishment wishing to conduct its activity outside the premises specified in
its Food Permit;
3.
approvals for the Placement along
the Product Chain of repackaged Food, whether at the stage of manufacture,
production, or import;
4.
certificates authorising the sale of
Food in local markets;
5.
certificates attesting to a Food
factory’s compliance with Food Safety requirements;
6.
certificates attesting to a
Food-exporting Establishment’s compliance with the requirements of
Food-importing countries;
7.
certificates for the evaluation of
the Product Label of packaged Food prior to its Placement along the Product
Chain;
8.
approvals for amending, changing, or
removing the Product Label, or repackaging of Food;
9.
certificates for Food exports;
10. certificates
for laboratory testing of Food;
11. certificates
for accreditation of Healthy Food or Food with health or nutritional claims;
12. approvals
for the Placement along the Product Chain of non-halal Food by a Food-related
Establishment; and
13. any
other approvals, Permits, or certificates as determined and regulated by a
resolution of the Director General of the Responsible Entity.
b. In
the domain of Food Safety, the DHA will, in coordination with the Concerned
Entities, have the duties and powers to:
2.
develop regulations governing
Advertisements related to Food health claims;
3.
develop regulations for providing
alternative healthy Food options;
4.
develop optimal nutrition standards
for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period;
5.
develop policies, programmes,
guidelines, and recommendations on Food and nutrition for infants, children,
and adults;
6.
develop policies that support
Healthy Food environments;
7.
develop guidelines to end the
inappropriate promotion of Food intended for infants and children;
8.
develop policies, programmes, and
guidelines to control obesity; as well as awareness programmes on Healthy Food
standards;
9.
develop and enhance evidence-based
dietary guidelines that provide recommendations for a balanced and healthy diet;
10. Implement
educational campaigns for all segments of society to raise awareness of the
importance of diet and the Risks associated with unhealthy diets;
11. collaborate
with the Concerned Entities to reduce the consumption of unhealthy Food by
setting standards to limit the intake of sodium, sugars, partially hydrogenated
fats, saturated fats, and trans fats;
12. provide
advice for the detection, investigation, and treatment of all Food-borne
diseases transmitted to humans;
13. raise
awareness among members of the community, in cooperation with the Concerned
Entities, of the importance of reporting any behaviours or negative practices
related to Food Safety that may pose a Risk to Public Health;
14. collect
data on dietary habits, nutritional status, and related health outcomes, in
order to take the necessary actions and measures in respect thereof;
15. assess
the impact of initiatives, programmes, and policies related to Healthy Food;
and adjust them as needed to achieve better health outcomes;
16. coordinate
with the Responsible Entity in all matters relating to Food Safety;
17. improve
the health status of the population to combat diseases resulting from
malnutrition, by adding micronutrients such as iodine, iron, vitamins, and
similar substances to Food, or by requiring the modification of Food
ingredients; and by prohibiting the marketing of Food that poses a Risk or
potential Risk to health; and
18. exercise
any other duties or powers related to Food Safety that are vested in it under
the legislation in force in the Emirate and the relevant protocols adopted by
DHA.
Subject
to liability, a Food-related Establishment must:
1. comply
with the provisions of this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof,
the instructions issued by DHA and the Responsible Entity in the domain of Food
Safety, and the conditions of the Food Permits issued to it;
2. comply
with the applicable legislation and approved requirements related to the health
and safety of its Workers;
3. obtain
the approvals and certificates stipulated in this Law and the resolutions
issued in pursuance hereof, and comply with their conditions;
4. comply
with the maintenance and hygiene requirements for its Buildings, facilities,
equipment, and utensils used in Placement of Food on the Product Chain;
5. comply
with the requirements applicable to its Workers, including training and
qualification requirements;
6. apply
safe health practices during work, as approved by the DHA or the Responsible
Entity in this regard;
7. comply
with the standards, conditions, and requirements for Placement along the
Product Chain in the Emirate of any Food under its responsibility while in the
Food Chain, including Healthy Food and Food with health or nutritional claims;
8. comply
with the standards, conditions, and controls for Placement along the Product
Chain of any Food within Educational Institutions;
9. comply
with the conditions and requirements for Placement along the Product Chain of
any non-halal Food;
10. refrain
from Placement along the Product Chain of any Food containing prohibited
Additives in its composition or manufacture;
11. refrain
from Placement along the Product Chain of any Food that is spoiled,
adulterated, or harmful to Consumer health;
12. refrain
from Placement along the Product Chain of any Food sourced from any Person who
does not hold a Food Permit or is not licensed by the Competent Authorities;
13. comply
with the requirements for halal Food;
14. comply
with the conditions and requirements for Placement along the Product Chain of
any Food imported for the local market or intended for re-export;
15. implement
the Food Safety systems approved by the DHA or the Responsible Entity, and
apply good hygiene practices that ensure the limitation of Risks during
Placement along the Product Chain of any Food in its possession or under its
responsibility;
16. keep,
retain, and manage records in accordance with the procedures and periods
determined by the Responsible Entity; and enable the authorised employees of
the Responsible Entity to access such records upon request;
17. establish
a Traceability system to identify the sources of any Food under Placement along
the Product Chain, and the entities to which such Food has been distributed or
sold, and the quantities thereof, wherever possible;
18. notify
the Responsible Entity of any Food in its possession that poses a Risk to
Consumer health;
19. notify
DHA or the Responsible Entity of any person who has contracted a disease due to
Food produced or distributed by the Food-related Establishment;
20. undertake
Withdrawal or Recall of any Food in the Emirate that is proven to be unfit for
human consumption, or as required by a resolution of the Responsible Entity or
the Competent Authorities;
21. implement
the Food Safety systems and programmes approved by the DHA or the Responsible Entity;
22. have
its packaged Food registered with the Responsible Entity prior to its Placement
along the Product Chain;
23. affix
a health warning on any Food containing ingredients that may cause allergic
reactions for the Consumer;
24. maintain
the cleanliness of drinking water; and notify the Responsible Entity in the
event of any contamination;
25. provide
data relevant to Food Safety, as requested by the DHA or the Responsible Entity
in accordance with applicable legislation;
26. establish
a system for receiving, recording, and following up on Consumer comments and
complaints; take the necessary corrective measures regarding them; and maintain
the relevant records;
27. comply
with the controls and requirements related to enhancing Preparedness for
dealing with Emergencies; and
28. comply
with any other obligations related to Food Safety that are determined by a
resolution issued by the Director General of the Responsible Entity or the
officials of the Concerned Entities, each according to their jurisdiction.
a.
No Person may conduct any activity
related to the Placement along the Product Chain of a Consumer Product in the
Emirate before obtaining the Consumer Product Permit.
b.
No Person may conduct training or
consultancy activities in the domain of Consumer Products in the Emirate before
obtaining the relevant Consumer Product Permit.
c.
No Consumer Product-related
Establishment may conduct any of the following:
1.
Placement along the Product Chain of
a Consumer Product that is contaminated, spoiled, adulterated, or
misrepresented;
2.
Placement along the Product Chain of
a Consumer Product under conditions that pose a Risk to Consumer health;
3.
Placement along the Product Chain of
a Consumer Product bearing health claims without obtaining the DM’s approval;
4.
Placement along the Product Chain of
a Consumer Product within the Emirate that is not registered with the DM, does
not conform with the applicable Standard Specifications or controls adopted by
the DM, or has not been proven fit for human consumption after inspection; or
5.
Placement along the Product Chain of
a Consumer Product whose ingredients may cause adverse effects to the Consumer
without indicating this by means of clear health warnings on the Product Label.
1.
identify the Consumer Products whose
safety the DM is responsible for ensuring;
3.
oversee compliance by Consumer
Product-related Establishment, based on the respective Consumer Product Permits
issued to them, with the controls and standards relating to:
a. their
premises and facilities, in terms of design, equipment, hygiene, and
maintenance;
b. Placement
along the Product Chain of Consumer Products in the Emirate, whether
manufactured inside or outside the UAE;
c. Consumer
Products imported for the local market or intended for re-export, to ensure
their safety and compliance with the applicable legislation in force;
d. the
assessment and registration of Consumer Products, and the issuance of the
relevant certificates and reports;
e. the
Workers present at its premises and various facilities, as well as their
training and qualification; and
f. the
storage facilities of Consumer Products, and means of their transportation.
g. deploy
and use the latest technological, innovative, and technical means, systems, and
programmes that ensure continuous monitoring of Consumer Product-related
Establishments and their Placement along the Product Chain of Consumer
Products;
4.
issue approvals for any change to,
removal of, or modification of the Product Label of a Consumer Product, or any
change to its packaging;
5.
issue export and free sale
certificates for Consumer Products;
6.
issue laboratory test reports for
Consumer Products, and determine the standards for laboratory tests related to
Consumer Product Safety, in accordance with the approved standards in this
regard;
7.
issue approvals for the promotion
and advertising of Consumer Products;
8.
manage the sampling process as
follows:
a.
establishing sampling procedures
based on Risk Assessment and laboratory testing, to ensure compliance with
technical regulations and approved specifications;
b.
conducting regular or unannounced
sampling, to ensure compliance with technical regulations and approved
specifications; and
c.
determining the standards for
laboratory tests, in accordance with technical regulations, scientific
references, and the specifications approved in this regard.
9.
determine the cases in which the
results of samples that do not conform with the approved specifications may be
reviewed, and assess the possibility of re-testing them, in accordance with the
controls and procedures approved in this regard;
10. conduct
Risk Assessments and implement Vigilance Programmes to monitor, study, and
evaluate Risks and side effects resulting from the use of Consumer Products,
with the aim of mitigating and preventing them;
11. receive
reports and complaints regarding Consumer Product-related Establishments and
Consumer Products placed on the market in the Emirate, investigating them, and
taking the necessary measures and actions against those who commit the acts
that constitute violations of this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof;
12. take
the necessary measures and actions to prevent the Placement along the Product
Chain of any Consumer Product, including its re-export, Withdrawal, Recall, or
destruction, if it is found not to be registered, not tested, not conforming
with the Standard Specifications, not compliant with the controls and standards
adopted by the DM, not laboratory-approved, or not proven to be fit for use;
13. determine
the records that must be kept by Consumer Product-related Establishments and
the required retention period;
14. conduct
scientific studies and research in the domain of Consumer Product Safety, and
carrying out field surveys and opinion polls regarding awareness of the Risks
associated with such products, in collaboration with public and private
entities, including Educational Institutions, scientific laboratories, and
expert houses;
15. coordinate
with the Concerned Entities regarding the development or amendment of Standard
Specifications related to Consumer Products; and
16. exercise
any other duties or powers related to Consumer Product Safety that are vested
in the DM under the legislation in force in the Emirate.
Subject
to liability, a Consumer Product-related Establishment must:
1.
comply with the provisions of this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, the legislation in force in
the Emirate, the instructions and regulations issued by the DM in the domains
of Consumer Product Safety and health, and the conditions of the Consumer
Product Permit issued to it;
2.
obtain the approvals and
certificates stipulated in this Law and comply with their conditions;
3.
meet the maintenance and hygiene
requirements of its Buildings and facilities;
4.
meet the requirements applicable to
its Workers, including requirements for their training and qualification;
5.
comply with the procedures,
requirements, technical rules, and health and preventive measures related to
the Placement along the Product Chain of Consumer Products in the Emirate;
6.
ensure that Consumer Products meet
the approved requirements and Standard Specifications at all stages of its
Placement along the Product Chain;
7.
have its Consumer Products
registered before commencing its Placement along the Product Chain in the
Emirate;
8.
not engage in the Placement along
the Product Chain of any Consumer Product that is spoiled, adulterated, or
harmful to Consumer health;
9.
conduct Risk Assessment and
implement Vigilance Programmes related to any Consumer Product in its
possession or under its responsibility, in accordance with the controls and
mechanisms adopted by the DM in this regard;
10. keep
and retain records in accordance with the mechanisms and periods adopted by the
DM in this regard;
11. establish
a Traceability system, which includes, where possible, identifying the sources
of the Consumer Product under Placement along the Product Chain, the entities
to which it has been distributed or sold, and the quantities involved;
12. notify
the DM of any Consumer Product that may pose a Risk to Consumer health;
13. undertake
the Withdrawal and Recall of the Consumer Product if it is found to be unfit
for human use, or if so required pursuant to a relevant decision issued by the
DM or the Competent Authority;
14. place
health warnings on any Consumer Product that contains any components which may
cause side effects to the Consumer;
15. fully
cooperate with the DM, provide it with the required data and information in
accordance with the specified mechanisms and periods; not obstruct its
employees or authorised representatives; and comply with the measures and
actions issued by the DM in relation to the Consumer Product; and
16. comply
with any other obligations related to Consumer Product Safety as may be
specified by a resolution issued by the Director General of the DM in this
regard.
a.
No Person may commit any of the
following acts:
1. engaging
in any Animal-related activities in the Emirate without first obtaining an
Animal Permit from the Responsible Entity;
2. endangering
the health of any Animal in a manner that may result in its illness;
3. possessing,
acquiring, or keeping any pet Animal in the Emirate without first obtaining a
pet ownership licence from the Responsible Entity;
4. possessing,
acquiring, or keeping any Animal, including productive or pet Animals, in the
Emirate prior to its tagging and registration with the Responsible Entity;
5. engaging
in random feeding of Animals by individuals or Establishments engaged in
Animal-related Activities;
6. slaughtering
or engaging in the Placement along the Product Chain of any Animal that is
infected or suspected of being infected with any Communicable Disease or
epidemic disease, or engaging in the Placement along the Product Chain of that
Animal's Waste, Products, or equipment used in its care or transport, except
after obtaining the prior approval of the Responsible Entity;
7. slaughtering
any Animal, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes, outside
abattoirs or Establishments approved by the Responsible Entity;
8. forging
or counterfeiting the meat stamps of DM abattoirs, or using such stamps on
imported carcasses or on the meat of Animals slaughtered outside abattoirs or
Establishments approved by the Responsible Entity;
9. using
prohibited or restricted medicines and Pesticides in contravention of the
legislation in force in the Emirate;
10. randomly
using antibiotics, hormones, or growth promoters without a prescription issued
by a Veterinarian licensed to practise veterinary medicine in the Emirate;
11. breeding
productive Animals in villas, houses, or residential areas; or
12. possessing
or raising Dangerous Animals or prohibited Animals in the Emirate as specified
under the legislation in force.
b.
The Director General of the
Responsible Entity will, pursuant to a resolution he issues in this respect,
specify the Animals subject to the provisions of this Article.
In
the domain of Animal Health, the Responsible Entity will have the duties and
powers to:
1.
ensure Animal Health and the safety
of Animal Products, and provide preventive and curative veterinary services at
their respective locations;
3.
issue Permits for the establishment and
operation of abattoirs, and verify their compliance with the relevant approved
health standards and requirements;
4.
regulate the ownership of Animals by
determining the types and numbers of Animals that must be registered and for
which a Permit for ownership, possession, or raising is required;
5.
monitor the compliance of
Animal-related Establishments, based on their licensed activities, with the
controls and standards relating to the following:
a.
designs and equipment required to be
available at the premises of Animal-related Establishments and their various
facilities, based on the activity to be conducted;
b.
technical manuals for the operation
of Animal-related Establishments, including the requirements and controls
applicable to their Workers;
c.
cleanliness and maintenance of the
premises and facilities of Animal-related Establishments, including the
substances authorised for use in cleaning and disinfecting the entrails of
Animals intended for human consumption or designated as Animal Feed;
d.
technical and guidance manuals
required for the ownership, breeding, keeping, and care of Animals;
e.
storage and disposal of dead
Animals, and the methods of their destruction; and
f.
compliance with Animal welfare
standards.
6.
determine Animal Diseases and
Zoonoses; determine modes of transmission and methods of prevention; prescribe
the procedures to be followed upon infection of any Animal with such diseases;
announcement of such cases by means deemed appropriate; and adopt the necessary
measures and procedures for their control;
7.
notify the DHA and the Concerned
Entities of Zoonoses;
8.
monitor compliance with the
requirements and specifications applicable to vehicles and means of
transporting Animals, Feed, Animal Food, and veterinary substances;
9.
issue health certificates for live
Animals, Feed, and Animal Food;
10. monitor
compliance with the requirements applicable to the transport of carcass meat
and its by-products from abattoirs and other approved Animal slaughtering
facilities, as well as the storage thereof and the disposal of their Waste
designated to be destroyed;
11. issue
approvals for all Advertisements relating to Animals, including electronic
Advertisements; and oversee and supervise compliance with the advertising
conditions;
12. issue
approvals for the dispatch and import of pathological samples relating to Animals;
examine such samples; and conduct scientific experiments thereon;
13. monitor
compliance by abattoirs and other approved Animal slaughtering facilities with
the conditions and requirements adopted by the Responsible Entity in this
respect;
14. monitor
compliance with the conditions and requirements applicable to the import of
Animals to the local market and their re-export, in a manner that ensures
Animal Health and is consistent with the relevant legislation in force;
15. prescribe
the cases and conditions for the seizure and confiscation of Stray Animals and
Unrestrained Animals, and all matters relating to the care for and disposal
thereof;
16. examine
Animals offered for sale in livestock markets, specialised markets, or Animal
display and sale outlets; and verify their soundness and freedom from diseases;
17. implement
Veterinary Quarantine procedures in respect of Animals, Feed, and Animal
supplies that are imported or brought into the Emirate from other Emirates,
where it is established that they do not conform with the approved standards
and specifications, or where they are suspected of being infected with any
Animal Disease, Zoonosis, or of posing a Risk to Public Health;
18. issue
laboratory test certificates for Animals, in accordance with the standards
applicable to laboratory testing related to Animal Health, and the approved
specifications and scientific references in this respect;
19. determine
the records that must be maintained by Animal-related Establishments, and the
period for which they must be retained;
20. approve
the procedures and requirements for Risk Assessment and Vigilance Programmes to
monitor Risks and adverse effects arising from Animal-related activities; and
examine and assess these Risks and adverse effects in order to mitigate and
prevent them;
21. conduct
oversight and inspection of facilities for Placement along the Product Chain of
Animals and Animal supplies, and collect the necessary samples to verify
compliance with the conditions, specifications, controls, and standards
approved in this respect;
22. continuously
assess Animal-related Establishments; and verify that they employ the latest
methods, programmes, and innovative technological systems that ensure ongoing
oversight of these establishments and the Placement along the Product Chain of
Animals, wherever possible;
23. receive
and investigate reports and complaints against Animal-related Establishments
and any person engaged in the Placement along the Product Chain of Animals; and
take the necessary measures and actions against those who commit acts
constituting violations under the provisions of this Law and the resolutions
issued in pursuance hereof;
24. collaborate
and coordinate with the DHA regarding reports received on Zoonoses and take the
necessary measures and actions to combat them;
25. activate
Veterinary Quarantine procedures; and take the necessary measures with respect
to sick Animals, and Feeds and Animal supplies that do not conform with the
approved specifications and standards or that pose a Risk to Public Health,
including their seizure and destruction;
26. cooperate
with research and study centres, and regional and international institutions
and organisations in the domain of Animal Health;
27. conduct
scientific studies and research in the domain of Animal Health, publish them by
such means as deemed appropriate, and take the necessary measures and actions
to act upon their results;
28. collaborate
and coordinate with the Concerned Entities to develop specifications and
standards for Animals, and to establish plans and programmes for the control of
Animal Diseases and Zoonoses;
29. prescribe
the conditions for accompanying pets in Public Places, and designate the Public
Places where it is prohibited to accompany such Animals;
30. establish
policies, standards, and requirements, and determine roles and responsibilities
to enhance the control of epidemic Animal Diseases and Zoonoses;
31. establish,
in coordination with the Concerned Entities, controls to promote and protect
Animal Health and to ensure the safety of Animals and of Animal Products;
32. develop
policies and systems for the management of Stray Animal populations in the
Emirate; ensure their protection; prevent their abuse; determine methods for
handling them; and regulate their feeding in accordance with best practices;
33. develop
a plan for the prevention of Animal Diseases at the level of the Emirate, and
determine the responsibilities of the Concerned Entities and Veterinary
Healthcare Service Providers;
34. develop
policies, standards, and requirements to reduce Risk factors leading to the
spread of Animal Diseases and Animal epidemics;
35. design
and develop programmes for the early detection and management of Animal
Diseases, including intervention activities and programmes to mitigate their
Risk factors, and develop plans to ensure the sustainability of such programmes
in the Emirate; and
36. exercise
any other duties or powers required for the protection of Animal Health, as
specified by a relevant resolution of the Director General of the Responsible
Entity, or as vested in the Responsible Entity under the legislation in force
in the Emirate.
Subject
to liability, an Animal Keeper must:
1.
comply with the provisions of this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, the legislation in force in
the Emirate, and the conditions of the Animal Permit issued to him;
2.
tag and register the Animals,
including productive Animals and pets, in accordance with the procedures
approved by the Responsible Entity in this respect;
3.
not engage in the Placement along
the Product Chain of Animals except in locations designated by the Responsible
Entity;
4.
comply with the conditions and
controls for the possession, housing, and care for Animals, including the
conditions for accompanying pets in Public Places;
5.
maintain the cleanliness and upkeep
of farms, barns, small holdings, and all other structures and their associated
facilities used for keeping Animals for any purpose;
6.
not leave Animals unrestrained or
astray;
7.
provide Animals with complete and
appropriate Animal Feed, suitable for its age and species, in sufficient
quantities to maintain them in good health and meet their nutritional needs;
8.
separate local Animal breeds from
imported Animals for breeding purposes;
9.
provide Animals with the necessary
preventive and curative veterinary services;
10. monitor,
and periodically examine and test, Animals to ensure that they are free from
Animal Diseases or Zoonoses;
11. comply
with the technical guidelines required for the ownership, housing, breeding,
and care of Animals, as approved by the Responsible Entity, including for both
productive and companion Animals and pets;
12. not
dispose of the carcass of a dead Animal in open areas or in Public Places, but
rather dispose of the same in accordance with the relevant procedures adopted
by the Responsible Entity;
13. comply
with the procedures prescribed to prevent Animals from contracting any Animal
Disease or Zoonosis, including immunising Animals against such diseases and
obtaining the relevant immunisation card; and
14. fulfil
any other obligations related to Animal Health as determined pursuant to the
relevant resolution of the Director General of the Responsible Entity.
A
Keeper of an Animal that is infected, or suspected of being infected, with any
contagious Animal Disease must:
1.
immediately notify the Responsible
Entity upon the infection of the Animal, or suspicion of its infection, with
any contagious Animal Disease;
2.
isolate Animals suspected of being
infected with any contagious Animal Disease, and implement Veterinary
Quarantine measures for those confirmed to be infected;
3.
not slaughter or undertake Placement
along the Product Chain of any Animal that is infected, or suspected of being
infected, with any contagious Animal Disease, or of its Waste, Products, or the
tools used in its care;
4.
not dispose of Animal carcasses in
open areas or Public Places, but rather dispose of the same in accordance with
the relevant procedures adopted by the Responsible Entity;
5.
not cause the transmission of a
contagious Animal Disease to any other Animal, whether intentionally or
unintentionally;
6.
implement any measure as required by
the Responsible Entity or the Competent Authorities to prevent the outbreak of
a contagious Animal Disease;
7.
take the preventive and therapeutic
measures prescribed by the specialised Veterinarian or the Responsible Entity;
and
8.
fulfil any other obligations
determined pursuant to the relevant resolutions issued by the Responsible
Entity or the Competent Authorities.
Subject
to liability, an Animal-Related Establishment must:
1.
comply with the provisions of this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force
in the Emirate, the instructions and regulations issued by the Responsible
Entity in the domain of Animal Health and safety and the safety of Animal
Products, and the terms of the Permit issued to it;
2.
comply with the technical
requirements, controls, and manuals governing the operation of the
Animal-related Establishment, including the requirements and controls
applicable to its Workers;
3.
obtain the approvals and
certificates stipulated in this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof, and comply with their conditions;
4.
keep its facilities in good
condition and carry out regular maintenance and cleaning;
5.
comply with the procedures,
requirements, technical rules, and health and preventive measures relating to
the health and safety of Animals and of Animal Products;
6.
adhere to Animal welfare standards;
7.
undertake Placement along the
Product Chain of, and use, only the tools, equipment, and medicines that are
registered and authorised for such purposes in the Emirate;
8.
not undertake Placement along the
Product Chain of Products or tools that have a negative impact on the Animal
Health and safety;
9.
maintain and retain records in
accordance with the procedures and periods adopted by the Responsible Entity in
this regard;
10. notify
the Responsible Entity of any Products, medicines, or preparations used that
may have caused harm to an Animal;
11. immediately
notify the Responsible Entity of any cases of Animals contracting notifiable
contagious diseases, in accordance with the legislation in force;
12. undertake
the Withdrawal and Recall of Products and tools used in the care of Animals, if
proven to be unsafe for use, or upon the issuance of a resolution by the
Responsible Entity or the Competent Authority to that effect;
13. not
send any pathological specimens outside the UAE, import them, or conduct any
tests or scientific experiments on them without first obtaining the approval of
the Responsible Entity;
14. comply
with the requirements and specifications applicable to vehicles and means of
transport used for Animals, Feed, Animal Food, and veterinary supplies;
15. comply
with the requirements that must be met by abattoirs and designated facilities
for Animal slaughter;
16. comply
with the requirements applicable to the transport of carcass meat and its
by-products from abattoirs and designated facilities for Animal slaughter, as
well as the requirements for their storage, and for the disposal and
destruction of carcass Waste;
17. not
dispose of Animal carcasses in open areas or Public Places, but rather dispose
of the same in accordance with the relevant procedures adopted by the
Responsible Entity;
18. not
dispose of, discard, or leave veterinary medical Waste, whether liquid, solid,
or gaseous, in violation of the instructions and guidelines adopted by the
Responsible Entity in this regard;
19. maintain
and retain records in accordance with the procedures and periods specified by
the Responsible Entity;
20. comply
with the procedures and requirements for Risk Assessment and Vigilance
Programmes approved by the Responsible Entity relating to the practice of
Animal-related activities; and examine and assess such Risks to mitigate and
prevent them;
21. obtain
the approval of the Responsible Entity for all Advertisements related to the
Placement along the Product Chain of Animals, including electronic
Advertisements;
22. fully
cooperate with the Responsible Entity; provide it with the required data and
information in accordance with the prescribed procedures and periods; refrain
from obstructing its employees or authorised representatives; and comply with
any procedures and measures it issues relating to Animals; and
23. fulfil
any other obligations relating to Animal Health and safety or to the safety of
Animal Products as may be prescribed by a relevant resolution issued by the
Director General of the Responsible Entity or the official in charge of the
Competent Authority.
a.
The Responsible Entity is the
Competent Authority in the Emirate in charge of all matters related to Built
Environment Health. For this purpose, the Responsible Entity will have the
duties and powers to:
1.
establish the environmental and
health requirements and standards that must be met in the Built Environment,
including those relating to building materials, the quality of water and indoor
air, water systems and tanks, swimming pools, fountains, closed waterways, as
well as sewerage systems and their treatment methods, and permissible levels of
noise and lighting;
2.
inspect, test, calibrate, and assess
the systems, equipment, and materials used in the Built Environment to verify
their efficiency and suitability and to ensure Built Environment Health, and
take the necessary measures to require Owners to remedy any violations;
3.
establish the controls and standards
required for the periodic maintenance of the Built Environment;
4.
exercise oversight and conduct
inspections of the Built Environment and the Workers in this environment to
verify compliance with the approved health and environmental requirements, in
coordination with the Concerned Entities;
5.
manage the collection of samples,
including the following:
a.
establishing procedures for sample
collection, based on Risk Assessment and laboratory testing, to verify their
conformity with the relevant approved technical regulations and specifications;
b.
conducting periodic or unannounced
sample collections to verify their conformity with the approved technical
regulations and specifications;
c.
prescribing the standards for
laboratory testing in accordance with the technical regulations, scientific
references, and specifications approved in this respect; and
d.
determining the cases in which it is
permissible to reassess the test results of samples that do not conform with
the approved specifications and standards, and considering the possibility of
re-testing such samples in accordance with the controls and procedures approved
in this respect.
6.
receive
and
investigate reports and complaints related to the Built Environment; and take
the necessary measures and actions against those who commit acts that
constitute a violation of the provisions of this Law and the resolutions issued
in pursuance hereof;
7.
take
the necessary actions and measures to ensure the Built Environment Health;
8.
continuously
assess the Built Environment, and coordinate with the Concerned Entities to
address and control Communicable Diseases and Risks; and
9.
exercise
any other
duties or powers relating to Built Environment Health, as determined by the
relevant resolution of the Director General of the Responsible Entity, or as
assigned to it under the legislation in force in the Emirate.
b.
in the domain of Built Environment
Health, the DCAS will be responsible for establishing the standards and
procedures to be followed for providing First Aid services in the Built
Environment, and determine the responsibilities of Owners, occupants, and
visitors of the sites and facilities comprising such environment, to ensure
their safety.
Subject
to liability, and within the domain of Built Environment Health, an Owner must:
1.
comply with the environmental and
health requirements and standards adopted by the Responsible Entity in the
domain of Built Environment, including those relating to construction
materials, indoor air quality, water systems and tanks, swimming pools, fountains,
closed waterways, sewerage systems and their treatment methods, and the
permissible levels of noise and lighting;
2.
conduct analysis of samples of
water, and samples and measurements of indoor air quality, in accordance with
the requirements and standards for the Built Environment as approved by the
Responsible Entity;
3.
use and operate the Built
Environment, or any part thereof, in a manner that ensures the Built
Environment Health;
4.
perform cleaning and Disinfection on
a continuous basis within the Built Environment and its surroundings;
5.
respond immediately to any health
Risks or issues within the Built Environment;
6.
not use any materials whose
emissions may cause, whether directly or indirectly, pollution of the Built
Environment in a manner harmful to human health or living organisms;
7.
ensure that indoor air quality
levels within the Built Environment do not exceed unacceptable limits, and
strive to maintain these levels in accordance with the relevant standards
approved by the Responsible Entity;
8.
ensure ventilation of indoor air
within the Built Environment in accordance with the indoor air quality
standards approved by the Responsible Entity;
9.
provide the necessary tools,
equipment, systems, and modern technologies to ensure the Built Environment
Health, including devices for measuring water quality and indoor air quality;
10. provide
appropriate means to vent gaseous emissions, air-polluting vapours, and heat
generated by various activities and facilities within the Built Environment;
11. carry
out periodic maintenance of the Built Environment in a manner that ensures it
continues to meet the relevant environmental and health requirements and
standards approved by the Responsible Entity;
12. not
engage in any activity within the Built Environment that may cause harm to
Public Health or the surrounding environment;
13. comply
with the relevant health, technical, and regulatory conditions and requirements
as prescribed by the Responsible Entity;
14. ensure
that his Workers within the Built Environment complete the training and technical
qualification programmes approved by the Responsible Entity;
15. comply
with the conditions and requirements prescribed by the Concerned Entities,
including the DCAS, in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidelines
applicable to them; and
16. fulfil
any other obligations related to Built Environment Health as may be determined
by the Concerned Entities pursuant to resolutions issued by their respective
officials in charge.
a.
In accordance with the relevant
legislation applicable to it, the Responsible Entity is mandated to maintain
Environmental Health in the Emirate. This includes monitoring and assessment of
the quality of air, water, and soil to detect hazardous pollutants; assessing
the environmental impact of development and industrial projects; and
undertaking Response to Emergencies and Disasters in coordination with the
Concerned Entities and other stakeholders.
b.
In the domain of Environmental
Health, the DHA will, in coordination with the concerned entities, have the
duties and powers to:
1.
establish the standards required for identifying
environment-related diseases;
2.
analyse and assess health Risks
associated with various environmental factors; determine preventive and
corrective measures; and develop health guidelines for the groups in the
community most vulnerable to environment-related diseases;
3.
conduct public awareness campaigns
regarding environment-related diseases and methods of managing various
environmental situations in a manner that preserves Public Health;
4.
conduct research and studies on the
prevention of diseases caused by environmental pollution and climate change,
and support and encourage other entities to undertake research and innovation
in this field;
5.
support the Concerned Entities in
Response operations to Emergencies resulting from environmental pollutants that
affect Public Health; and
6.
exercise any other duties or powers
relating to Environmental Health as assigned to the DHA under the legislation
in force in the Emirate.
c.
The DAHI will segregate medical and
non-medical Waste in its Healthcare Facilities and dispose of the same, in
accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate and the relevant
approved protocols.
a.
No Person may conduct an activity
related to Environmental Health in the Emirate without first obtaining the
Environmental Health Permit. The Environmental Health Permit will be issued in
accordance with the conditions and procedures prescribed by the relevant
resolutions of the Director General of the Responsible Entity.
b.
In the domain of regulating activities related
to Environmental Health, the Responsible Entity will have the following duties
and powers to:
1.
specify the Environmental
Health-related activities whose practice requires the issuance of Environmental
Health Permits;
2.
issue Environmental Health Permits
for Environmental Health-related activities;
3.
establish the conditions and
requirements that must be met in the premises of Environmental Health-related
Establishments and their various facilities, based on the type of activities
authorised for practice;
4.
establish the technical requirements
for the operation of Environmental Health-related Establishments, including the
technical requirements applicable to their Workers;
5.
establish the Public Hygiene
requirements for the premises and facilities of Environmental Health-related
Establishments;
6.
determine the records that must be
maintained by Environmental Health-related Establishments, and the period for
which they must be retained;
7.
monitor and inspect Environmental
Health-related Establishments and their Workers to ensure compliance with the
conditions of the Environmental Health Permits issued to them, as well as the
obligations prescribed under the provisions of this Law, the resolutions issued
in pursuance hereof, and the other legislation in force in the Emirate;
8.
take the necessary measures and
actions to protect the health of members of the community and beneficiaries of
the services provided by Environmental Health-related Establishments; take the
necessary measures to bring non-compliant Establishments into compliance; and
impose the penalties prescribed under this Law and the resolutions issued in
pursuance hereof against violating Establishments;
9.
evaluate Environmental
Health-related Establishments in accordance with the controls and standards
specified by the relevant resolution issued by the Director General of the
Responsible Entity;
10. utilise
the latest technological means, programmes, systems, innovative solutions, and
smart platforms that ensure continuous monitoring of Environmental
Health-related Establishments, whenever possible;
11. receive,
investigate, and take the appropriate action in respect of complaints filed
against Environmental Health-related Establishments, and against those who
commit acts constituting violations of the provisions of this Law and the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof; and
12. exercise
any other duties or powers related to Environmental Health as assigned to it
under the applicable legislation in force.
Subject
to liability, an Environmental Health-related Establishment must:
1.
comply with the provisions of this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, the other legislation in force
in the Emirate, and the conditions of the Environmental Health Permit issued to
it;
2.
comply with the technical
requirements for the operation of Environmental Health-related Establishments,
including the requirements applicable to its Workers;
3.
instruct visitors of the
Environmental Health-related Establishment to comply with the health guidelines
issued by the Responsible Entity and the Concerned Entities;
4.
carry out general cleaning,
Disinfection, and sterilisation activities, including the segregation and
disposal of all types of Waste, in accordance with the controls and standards
adopted by the Responsible Entity in this regard;
5.
maintain, retain, and manage records
in accordance with the procedures and periods prescribed by the Responsible
Entity in this regard; and enable the employees of the Responsible Entity, and
those authorised by, it to access such records upon request;
6.
ensure that its Workers complete the
relevant training and technical qualification programmes approved by the
Responsible Entity;
7.
provide the Responsible Entity and
the Concerned Entities with the data and information required; and fully
cooperate with, and not obstruct the work of, their employees and those
authorised by them;
8.
comply with the health standards for
the various environmental factors that are linked to Environment-related
Diseases, or that negatively affect Public Health, as specified by a resolution
issued by the Director General of the Responsible Entity in this regard; and
9.
fulfil any other obligations that
are related to Environmental Health, as determined by the relevant resolution
of the officials in charge of the Concerned Entities, each within his
respective jurisdiction.
a.
The Responsible Entity in the domain
of Workers’ Accommodation Health will have the duties and powers to:
1.
establish the environmental and
health conditions and requirements that must be met in Workers’ Accommodations,
including those relating to building materials, indoor air quality, water
systems, sewerage, noise levels, and lighting;
2.
inspect, test, calibrate, and
evaluate the systems, equipment, and materials used in Workers' Accommodation,
to verify their efficiency and validity, to ensure Workers’ Accommodation
Health; and to take the necessary measures to compel the Owner to remedy any
violations;
3.
establish the controls and standards
for the periodic maintenance of Workers' Accommodation;
4.
monitor and inspect Workers'
Accommodations and their associated facilities, including areas for Placement
along the Product Chain of Food and the Workers therein; and collect samples
from water systems and indoor air, in order to verify their compliance to the
standards and requirements adopted in this regard;
5.
issue approvals for the occupancy of
Workers' Accommodations, following inspection of such Workers' Accommodations
and their associated facilities, and verification of conformity to the
standards and requirements adopted in this regard;
6.
specify the activities related to
Workers' Accommodation Health whose practice requires the issuance of Workers'
Accommodation Health Permits, and establish the conditions and requirements for
their issuance;
7.
issue Workers' Accommodation Health
Permits;
8.
establish the technical requirements
for Workers' Accommodations, including the technical requirements applicable to
the Workers therein;
9.
establish the requirements relating
to general cleanliness in the premises and facilities of Workers'
Accommodations;
10. determine
the records that must be kept in Workers' Accommodation, and the period for
which they must be retained;
11. assess
Workers' Accommodations in accordance with the controls and standards specified
by a resolution issued by the Director General of the Responsible Entity in
this regard;
12. continuously
assess Workers' Accommodation Health, and coordinate with the Competent
Authorities to combat and control Communicable Diseases;
13. utilise
the latest technological means, programmes, systems, innovative solutions, and
smart platforms that ensure continuous monitoring of Workers' Accommodation,
whenever possible;
14. receive
and investigate reports and complaints filed against Workers'
Accommodation-related Establishments; and take the necessary measures and
actions against those who commit acts constituting a violation of the
provisions of this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof;
15. take
all necessary measures and actions to ensure the Workers' Accommodation Health,
including the measures and actions required to bring non-conformant Workers'
Accommodations into compliance, in a manner that prevents harm to the health of
their occupants; and
16. exercise
any other duties or powers that are related to Workers' Accommodation Health,
as assigned to it under the applicable legislation in force.
b.
The DCAS will, in the domain of
Workers' Accommodation Health, have the duties and powers to:
1.
establish the requirements for
Ambulance Stations and for Response to Workers' Accommodations Emergencies;
2.
monitor and inspect Workers'
Accommodations and their associated facilities, to verify their conformity with
the requirements adopted in this regard; and
3.
exercise any other duties or powers
relating to Workers' Accommodation Health as assigned to the DCAS in accordance
with the legislation in force in the Emirate.
In
the domain of Workers' Accommodations Health, and subject to liability, an
Owner must:
1.
comply with the environmental and
health conditions and requirements approved by the Responsible Entity in the
domain of Workers' Accommodation Health and Workers' gathering places,
including those relating to construction materials, indoor air quality, water
systems and tanks, sewerage systems and their treatment methods, and the
permissible levels of noise and lighting;
2.
have water samples tested, in
accordance with the requirements approved by the Responsible Entity in this
regard;
3.
use and operate Workers’
Accommodation, or any part thereof, in a manner that ensures that Workers’
Accommodation Health is maintained;
4.
ensure that cleaning and
Disinfection works are carried out on a continuous basis inside Workers’
Accommodation and in its surroundings, and including dumping and disposal of
Waste in designated areas;
5.
not use any materials whose
emissions within Workers’ Accommodation may, whether directly or indirectly,
cause harm to the health of Workers;
6.
ensure that indoor air quality
levels in Workers’ Accommodation do not reach unacceptable limits; and take all
necessary measures to maintain air quality within the levels prescribed by the
Responsible Entity;
7.
ensure ventilation of indoor air
within Workers’ Accommodation in accordance with the indoor air quality
standards approved by the Responsible Entity;
8.
provide the appropriate means for
venting gaseous emissions, air pollutants, and heat produced by various
activities and facilities within the Workers’ Accommodation;
9.
carry out periodic maintenance of
Workers’ Accommodation in a manner that ensures it continues to meet the
environmental and health conditions and requirements approved by the
Responsible Entity;
10. not
engage in any activity within Workers’ Accommodation that may compromise Public
Health or the surrounding environment;
11. comply
with the health, technical, and regulatory conditions and requirements for
Workers’ Accommodation in the Emirate, as adopted by the Responsible Entity in
this regard;
12. provide
the necessary tools and equipment to ensure the health of Workers’
Accommodation and Workers’ gathering areas, including indoor air quality
monitoring devices;
13. ensure
that his Workers within Workers’ Accommodation complete the training and
technical qualification programmes approved by the Responsible Entity; and
14. fulfil
any other obligations related to the health of Workers’ Accommodation as
determined by a resolution issued by the Director General of the Responsible
Entity in this regard.
Subject
to liability, a Company occupying Workers’ Accommodation must:
1.
comply with the provisions of this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, the other legislation in force
in the Emirate, and the conditions of the Permit issued to it;
2.
meet the technical requirements for
Workers’ Accommodation, including the requirements related to its Workers;
3.
instruct visitors of the Workers’
Accommodation to comply with the health guidelines issued by the Responsible
Entity and the Concerned Entities;
4.
carry out general cleaning,
Disinfection, and sterilisation activities, including the disposal of all types
of Waste, in accordance with the controls and standards adopted by the
Responsible Entity in this regard;
5.
maintain, retain, and manage records
in accordance with the procedures and periods prescribed by the Responsible
Entity in this regard; and enable the employees of the Responsible Entity, and
those authorised by, it to access such records upon request;
6.
ensure that its Workers complete the
relevant training and technical qualification programmes approved by the
Responsible Entity;
7.
provide the Responsible Entity and
the Concerned Entities with the data and information required; and fully
cooperate with, and not obstruct the work of, their employees and those
authorised by them; and
8.
fulfil any other obligations related
to the health of Workers’ Accommodation as determined by a resolution issued by
the Director General of the Responsible Entity in this regard.
In
the domain of Tobacco Control, the DM will have the duties and powers to:
1.
develop the controls and conditions
governing the Placement along the Product Chain of Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
and related goods, including electronic Tobacco Products, in accordance with
the legislation in force in the Emirate;
2.
issue Tobacco Permits, and supervise
and monitor Permit holders;
3.
establish the necessary controls and
requirements to prohibit Smoking in Public Places, in accordance with the
legislation in force in the Emirate, and monitor compliance therewith by all
persons;
4.
establish the controls and
requirements for permitting Smoking in designated areas, and issue Permits to,
and monitor, Establishments managing such areas;
5.
develop specialised awareness and
educational programmes on the domain of Tobacco Control and its derivatives, in
coordination with the Concerned Entities; and
6.
exercise any other duties or powers
related to the control of Tobacco and its derivatives, as determined by the
Director General of the DM, or as assigned to it under the applicable
legislation in force in the Emirate.
No
Person may practise any activity related to Public Health Pest Control in the
Emirate, including Placement along the Product Chain of Pesticides, without
first obtaining a Public Health Pest Control Permit. This permit will be issued
in accordance with the requirements and procedures prescribed by a resolution
of the Director General of the Responsible Entity in this respect.
The
Responsible Entity is the competent entity in the Emirate in charge of
regulating all matters related to Public Health Pest Control. For this purpose,
the Responsible Entity will have the duties and powers to:
1.
control Public Health Pests and
provide integrated Public Health Pest Control services using environmental,
chemical, biological, mechanical, physical, or any other methods as may be
adopted by the Responsible Entity for this purpose;
2.
specify the Public Health Pest
Control activities whose practice requires the issuance of a Public Health Pest
Control Permit;
3.
issue Permits for the conduct of
Public Health Pest Control activities, including Permits for fumigation of materials
and products, and termite control, as applicable to each activity;
4.
issue Permits to Workers employed by
Public Health Pest Control Establishments;
5.
establish the controls and standards
required to be available at the premises of Public Health Pest Control
Establishments and their various facilities, based on the permitted activities;
6.
manufacture, import, and register
Pesticides;
7.
establish the health, technical, and
regulatory conditions and requirements that must be complied with by Public
Health Pest Control Establishments, including those related to the storage,
transportation, and disposal of Pesticide Containers;
8.
inspect maritime vessels, in coordination
with the Competent Authorities, to ensure they are free from Public Health
Pests, determine infestation rates if present, and issue health certificates in
accordance with World Health Organisation requirements;
9.
conduct laboratory and field testing
of Pesticides to evaluate their effectiveness against the target Pest and to
determine their impact on Public Health and the Environment, in accordance with
the approved procedures in this regard;
10. accredit
Public Health Pest Control Establishments and continuously assess their
implemented programmes and operations, in accordance with the approved
procedures in this regard;
11. determine
the records that must be maintained by Public Health Pest Control
Establishments, and the period for which they must be retained;
12. monitor
and inspect Public Health Pest Control Establishments operating in the Emirate,
as well as their Workers, to verify their compliance with the conditions of
their issued Permits; the technical requirements, controls, and standards
governing their operations, including their Public Health Pest Control
activities and Placement along the Product Chain of Pesticides; and their
obligations under this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof;
13. issue
Permits for the Placement along the Product Chain, and sale in retail outlets,
of Ready-to-use Pesticides, in accordance with the approved requirements and
specifications in this regard;
14. monitor
the Placement along the Product Chain of Ready-to-use Pesticides in retail
outlets, to verify their compliance with the conditions and specifications set
out in their issued sales Permit;
15. take
all necessary preventive measures for control Public Health Pest Control and
prevent their infestation in the Emirate, whether on its own motion or upon the
request of the Concerned Entities. These measures include the seizure of goods
or materials infested with Public Health Pests, and the closure of storage
facilities until such goods or materials are treated, destroyed, or
re-exported;
16. take
such precautionary measures and actions it deems appropriate in the event of a
violation of the provisions of this Law or the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof, including the seizure, destruction, or disposal by any means it deems
appropriate of any equipment, tools, materials, or Containers used, whether
directly or indirectly, in committing the violation, in addition to imposing
the penalties prescribed by this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof on the violators;
17. receive
and investigate reports and complaints related to the Public Health Pest
Control; and take the necessary measures and actions against those who commit
acts that constitute violations of the provisions of this Law and the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof;
18. cooperate
and coordinate with the DHA regarding reports of diseases transmitted to humans
by Public Health Pests, and take the necessary measures to eliminate such Pests
in infested areas;
19. cooperate
and coordinate with the Concerned Entities in establishing specifications and
standards for all aspects of Pesticides, as well as in the development of plans
and programmes for the control of Public Health Pests;
20. conduct
scientific studies and research on Public Health Pest Control, publish their
findings by such means as it deems appropriate, and take the necessary measures
and actions to address those findings;
21. classify
Public Health Pest specimens in accordance with the procedures adopted in this
regard;
22. accredit
Workers in the field of Public Health Pest Control, in accordance with the
standards adopted by it in this regard.
23. exercise
any other duties or powers related to Public Health Pest Control, as determined
by the Director General of the Responsible Entity, or as assigned to it under
the applicable legislation in force in the Emirate.
Subject
to liability, a Public Health Pest Control Establishment must:
1.
comply with the provisions of this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, the legislation in force in
the Emirate, and the conditions of the Public Health Pest Control Permit issued
to it;
2.
use Pesticides registered with the
Concerned Entity in the UAE, in accordance with the applicable legislation and
the instructions of the manufacturer;
3.
maintain a list of the Pesticides
used or intended to be used, along with their registration certificates issued
by the Competent Authorities;
4.
comply with the health, technical,
and regulatory conditions and requirements applicable to Public Health Pest
Control Establishments, including those related to its Workers, and the
storage, transport, and disposal of Pesticide Containers;
5.
ensure the cleanliness and maintenance
of the premises and facilities of the Public Health Pest Control Establishment;
6.
maintain, retain, and manage records
in accordance with the procedures and periods prescribed by the Responsible
Entity in this regard; and enable the employees of the Responsible Entity, and
those authorised by, it to access such records upon request;
7.
ensure the safe disposal of
Pesticides that are expired, banned, or not authorised for Placement along the
Product Chain in the Emirate, as well as of empty Pesticide Containers, in
accordance with the relevant procedures approved by the Responsible Entity;
8.
ensure the adherence to Public
Health protection procedures at its affiliated premises and at any sites where
it conducts its Public Health Pest Control activities;
9.
refrain from Placement along the
Product Chain of any Pesticides in Containers, colouring, or forms that may
suggest to the Consumer that they are Food or Consumer Products;
10. undertake
the Placement along the Product Chain of Public Health Pesticides safely and in
accordance with the controls approved by the Responsible Entity in this regard,
including those related to their transportation from one location to another,
in a manner that prevents spillage or dispersion;
11. qualify
and evaluate its Workers in accordance with the standards adopted by the
Responsible Entity in this regard;
12. comply
with the technical standards and requirements applicable to the execution of
field Public Health Pest Control operations, in accordance with the
requirements approved by the Responsible Entity in this regard;
13. use
materials and equipment approved for Public Health Pest Control by the
Responsible Entity;
14. implement
the preventive and precautionary measures prescribed by the Responsible Entity;
15. provide
the Responsible Entity and the Concerned Entities with the data and information
required; and fully cooperate with, and not obstruct the work of, their
employees and those authorised by them;
16. carry
out termite control and stored grain Pest control operations, using appropriate
Pesticides in accordance with the instructions issued by the Responsible
Entity; and
17. fulfil
with any other obligations related to Public Health Pest Control as may be
specified by a resolution issued by the Director General of the Responsible
Entity in this regard.
a.
A Contractor will, throughout the
construction works, be responsible for Public Health Pest Control; for
preventing Pest infestation at construction sites; and for ensuring that such
sites remain free from Pests at all times.
b.
An Owner will be responsible for
Public Health Pest Control in the Built Environment and its surrounding area;
for taking all necessary measures to ensure that the Built Environment, its facilities,
and appurtenances remain free from such Public Health Pests; for notifying the
Responsible Entity upon detection of any Pests and of the measures taken in
response; and for engaging either the Responsible Entity or a Public Health
Pest Control Establishment to control the infestation.
No Person may undertake any of the
following acts:
1.
burial or cremation of any deceased
person at other than the Cemeteries designated or approved by the DM;
2.
burial or cremation of any deceased
person at any of the Cemeteries in the Emirate without first obtaining the
relevant Permit from the DM; or
3.
burial of a non-Muslim deceased
person at Cemeteries designated for Muslims.
a.
The DM is the competent entity in
the Emirate in charge of all matters related to Burial of the Deceased and
Supervision of Cemeteries. For this purpose, the DM will have the duties and
powers to:
1. designate
land in the Emirate for establishment of Cemeteries;
2. establish,
manage, protect, supervise, and regulate Cemeteries in the Emirate;
3. designate
areas within Cemeteries for the burial of martyrs;
4. designate
separate facilities for washing the bodies of deceased females, distinct from
those designated for deceased males;
5. designate
areas for the burial of human organs;
6. designate
areas for the burial of deceased neonates, young children, and non-viable
foetuses;
7. designate
areas for the burial of the deceased who have died from Communicable Diseases
or Infectious Diseases; and take the necessary Preventive Measures for their
washing and burial;
8. determine
the types of Cemeteries designated for the burial of human remains and the
procedures for managing them;
9. issue
Permits for the burial or cremation of the deceased in accordance with the
relevant requirements and procedures adopted by DM;
10. determine
the cases in which exemptions from certain requirements prescribed for the
issuance of burial or cremation Permits may be granted;
11. undertake
the transport, preparation, washing, and shrouding of the deceased, and their
burial in Cemeteries;
12. ensure
that Muslim deceased are buried in accordance with the teachings of Islamic
Sharia; that People of the Book are buried in accordance with their respective
religious rites; and that others are buried as determined by the DM in
coordination with the Concerned Entities;
13. take
the necessary measures to preserve the sanctity of Cemeteries;
14. maintain
and reconstruct graves affected by weather-related damage;
15. establish
rules of conduct during visits to Cemeteries;
16. determine
the types of headstones permitted to be placed on graves;
17. establish
procedures and time frames for relocating Cemeteries, in coordination with the
DHA;
18. establish
the rules of conduct during burial of deceased females;
19. establish
procedures for archaeological Cemeteries;
20. establish
procedures for Cemeteries that have reached full capacity;
21. coordinate
with the Concerned Entities to establish procedures for burial in cases of
Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters; and
22. exercise
any other duties or powers that are related to the Burial of the Deceased and
Supervision of Cemeteries, as determined by the relevant resolution of the
Director General of the DM; or that are vested in the DM under the legislation
in force in the Emirate.
b.
The DHA will, in coordination with
the Concerned Entities, establish the preventive conditions and controls
regarding the washing, transportation, embalming, and burial of the persons who
have died of Communicable Diseases or Infectious Diseases.
To
ensure the effective management of health Risks, Emergencies, Crises, and
Disasters in the Emirate, the DHA will, in coordination with the Concerned
Entities, have the duties and powers to:
1.
develop, and oversee compliance
with, strategic plans and general policies for managing health Risks,
Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters, as well as Business Continuity, as part of
the health Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Preparedness system which covers
Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery;
2.
develop various plans and scenarios
for dealing with health Risks, Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters which may
compromise Public Health, and the environment; protect lives and property; and
determine the role of the Concerned Entities in implementing the same and
ensure their commitment to implementing plans for training on these scenarios;
3.
prescribe the procedures for
participating in Response operations in the event of health Emergencies,
Crises, and Disasters;
4.
organise training programmes and
specialised courses related to all types of health Emergencies, Crises, and
Disasters;
5.
manage the strategic medical stock
in the Emirate in a manner that ensures capacity to address health Risks,
Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters; and
6.
exercise any other duties or powers
required to ensure effective management of health Risks, Emergencies, Crises,
and Disasters, as determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the
Director General of the DHA, or as vested in the DHA under the legislation in
force in the Emirate.
For
the purpose of achieving the objectives of this Law, the Concerned Entities
will coordinate and cooperate with one another in respect of the following
shared responsibilities:
1.
taking the necessary measures to
manage and protect Public Health information and data;
2.
taking the necessary measures to
align the strategies and policies adopted at the Emirate level in any of the
Public Health Domains with the corresponding strategies and policies adopted at
the UAE level;
3.
making services related to Public
Health Domains accessible to all members of the community without
discrimination;
4.
providing media briefings on all
matters related to Public Health Domains, particularly during health
Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters;
5.
implementing awareness programmes
aimed at promoting health and addressing Risk factors;
6.
mobilising efforts for Emiratisation
of the workforce engaged in Public Health Domains;
7.
supporting Public Health-related
systems and applications;
8.
supporting research, studies, and
surveys that are relevant to Public Health; and
9.
assuming any other shared
responsibilities as determined pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the
Chairman of the Executive Council.
a.
Without prejudice to any stricter
penalty stipulated in any other legislation, a Person who commits any of the
violations stipulated in this Law or the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof
will be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dirhams (AED 500.00)
and not more than one million dirhams (AED 1,000,000.00).
b.
The acts that constitute violations
of this Law, or the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and the relevant
fines prescribed for these violations will be determined pursuant to the
relevant resolutions issued by the Chairman of the Executive Council.
c.
Upon repetition of the same
violation within one (1) year from the date of the previous violation, the
amount of the fine imposed on the violator will be doubled. A fine must not exceed
two million dirhams (AED 2,000,000.00).
d.
In addition to the penalty of a
fine, a Concerned Entity, within its mandate and in coordination with the
Competent Authority, may take one or more of the following measures against a
violator:
1.
suspension of the violator from
conducting his activity for a period not exceeding six (6) months, taking into
consideration the impact of this suspension on stakeholders whose interests are
connected to the violator’s activity;
2.
closure of the facilities where
activities related to Public Health Domains are conducted for a period not
exceeding three (3) months;
3.
destruction, seizure, Withdrawal, or
re-export of Food and Products that are proven to be in violation of the
provisions of this Law or the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, in
accordance with the approved conditions, requirements, controls, standards,
specifications, and guidelines; and disposal thereof in such a manner as deemed
appropriate, as the case may be;
4.
impounding vehicles proven to be in
violation of the provisions of this Law or the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof; and taking the appropriate action in respect thereof in accordance with
the legislation in force in the Emirate; and/or
5.
revoking the Permits, approvals, and
certificates issued to the violator.
A
violator who, through his actions or negligence, causes harm to Public Health
is liable for remedying the harm or paying compensation for it within the time
frame prescribed by the Concerned Entity. If the violator fails to do so, the
Concerned Entity may, by using its own resources or engaging third parties,
remedy the harm and restore the situation to its original state at the
violator’s expense, in addition to twenty percent (20%) of the relevant costs
and expenses as administrative fees. The Concerned Entity will estimate these
costs, and its estimation will be final.
Employees
of the Concerned Entities, designated pursuant to a resolution of the official
in charge of the Concerned Entity, each within his area of competence, and the
persons authorised by the Concerned Entities, will have the capacity of law
enforcement officers to record the acts committed in breach of the provisions
of this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. For this purpose,
they may issue the necessary violation reports; and, where necessary, seek the
assistance of police personnel.
Any
affected party may submit a written grievance to the official in charge of the
Concerned Entity against the decisions, procedures, or measures taken against
him in accordance with the provisions of this Law and the resolutions issued in
pursuance hereof, within fifteen (15) days from the date of being notified of
the contested decision, procedure, or measure. The grievance will be determined
by a committee formed by the official in charge of the Concerned Entity for
this purpose, within thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, and the
decision issued by the committee on the grievance will be final.
All
Government Entities and non-government entities in the Emirate must fully
cooperate with the Concerned Entities to enable them to perform their
respective functions under this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate; and must, upon request,
provide the Concerned Entities with all forms of support. This includes
exchange of data and statistics related to any of the Public Health Domains
governed by the provisions of this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof.
The
Concerned Entity may, in accordance with the legislation in force, outsource
any of its duties and powers under this Law and the resolutions issued in
pursuance thereof to any public or private entity pursuant to an agreement
concluded for this purpose. This agreement will provide for the rights and
obligations of both parties.
Fees,
fines, costs, charges, and expenses collected pursuant to this Law and the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof will be paid to the Public Treasury of
the Government of Dubai.
The
Director General of the Responsible Entity or the Director General of the DHA,
each within his respective functions, may, where required for the public
interest and subject to the controls adopted by him in this regard, suspend or
relax some of the requirements, conditions, or standards stipulated in this Law
and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, to the extent that this
suspension or relaxation does not compromise Public Health.
With
the exception of the resolutions which the Chairman of the Executive Council is
exclusively authorised to issue under this Law, the officials in charge of the
Concerned Entities, each within his respective mandate, will issue the
resolutions required for implementing the provisions of this Law. These
resolutions will be published in the Official Gazette.
Any
provision in any other legislation is hereby repealed to the extent that it
contradicts the provisions of this Law.
This
Law will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force ninety
(90) days after the date of its publication.
Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum
Ruler of Dubai
Issued in
Dubai on 7 April 2024
Corresponding
to 9 Shawwal 1446 A.H.
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Emirate of Dubai
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