Medical device and pharmaceutical product registration in the UAE
Registration is required to import any medical or pharmaceutical product or device into the UAE, and it is done at the Ministry of Health and Prevention regardless of which Emirate the drugstore is in. We handle classification, documentation and the full submission through to approval.
How registration works
We handle product classification and prepare the full document set before the official fee and application are submitted. The application is first checked by the technical team, then forwarded to the Ministerial Committee for the final decision. Follow-up runs through the Drug Department's Pharmacological Analysis Section and other requirements are submitted through the MOHAP e-services, with a final technical review before registration is approved. Registrations are filed through the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
Need the correct product category first? See our MOH product classification service.
What you will need
- Trade licence and drugstore licence
- Product catalogue for medical devices
- Product technical sheet
- Authorization letter
- Certificate from the authorities in the country of origin
- Leaflet and product information in English or Arabic
- Inner pack label with product information
- Outer pack label with product information
- Composition certificate or MSDS
Frequently asked questions
What is MOH product registration?
Registration is required to import any medical or pharmaceutical product or device into the UAE. It is done at MOHAP regardless of which Emirate the drugstore is located in.
What is the registration process?
The process and supporting documents vary by product type. Talk to our consultants for the exact requirements for the product you plan to register.
Can I register a product without a pharmaceutical warehouse?
No. Only MOHAP-licensed pharmaceutical warehouses can register products under their licence and handle the post-market obligations.
Bringing a product to the UAE market?
We manage classification, registration and post-market obligations.