Board of Directors Resolution No. 6 of 2012 on Emirates Organic Foods Certification Scheme.

Purpose of this Resolution, consisting of 16 articles, is to establish a certification scheme for organic foods and their inputs, either produced in the Emirates or imported. It includes: fresh, chilled, frozen fruit and vegetables; canned food products; fresh and canned juices; meats and fish; egg; milk, dairy, and cheese; honey. Standards and technical regulations are approved by Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA).
The Resolution provides procedures to obtain certificate of organic food and licence to use the Emirates Organic Food Mark and its identification code. It will be valid for three years, renewable. Any process, product or service has to meet relevant standards and fulfill relevant requirements such as inspection, testing, standardization. For imported products, a valid organic food certificate issued by conformity assessment body recognized by ESMA must be provided. The law also indicates rules on: Emirates Organic food Mark; labelling; market surveillance and products inspection at border; suspension, withdrawal and cancellation of the certification; fees; liability; appeals; and violation and penalties.
Annex 1 shows the Emirates Organic Food Mark and its Identification Code.