UAE strengthens measures in relation to fraudulent and counterfeited goods

The UAE Cabinet has issued new Executive Regulations under Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2023, significantly strengthening enforcement and compliance obligations for fraudulent, spoiled, and counterfeit goods across all Emirates, including free zones. The regulations introduce strict product recall timelines, broaden investigative powers to include digital inspections, and assign clear responsibilities to local authorities and the Ministry of Economy and Tourism for cross-Emirate or high-risk cases.

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