Is mad honey legal in United Arab Emirates?

Yes, but with restrictions.

Dubai Municipality Food Control conservative on novel foods.

Regulatory Body

Dubai Municipality Food Control; Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA)

Statute

Federal Food Safety Law

Import Rules

Commercial import requires ESMA product registration

Medical Claims

Strict

United Arab Emirates — Legal FAQs

Is mad honey legal in the UAE? +

Personal imports inconsistent; commercial sale requires ESMA/Dubai Municipality clearance.

Last verified This page was last verified on 2026-04-18. Laws and import rules change — always confirm with local customs and legal counsel before commercial activity.