By Noura Lawyers · UAE Law Update · Federal· 3 min read
The UAE has issued a new federal law that amends certain existing laws. The law replaces the term 'Environment' with 'Emirates Drug Establishment' and 'Ministry' with 'Establishment' in several federal laws. The law aims to update the existing laws to reflect the changes in the Emirates Drug Establishment.
Practice alert
Who should read this
Entities affected by the amended laws should review the changes immediately.
Directly affected
entities involved in the productionimportationand circulation of fertilizerssoil amendmentsand nutrientsveterinary productsgenetically-modified organismsand pesticides
Key facts
The law was issued on 28 April 2025
The law is effective as of 29 April 2025
The law amends Federal Law No. (39) of 1992, Federal Law No. (9) of 2017, Federal Law No. (9) of 2020, and Federal Law No. (10) of 2020
The law replaces the term 'Minister' with 'Chairman' in the amended laws
The law repeals the definition of 'Agent' in Federal Law No. (39) of 1992
The law defines 'Competent Department' as the competent organizational unit of the Establishment
What this means for you
The amended laws will now refer to the Emirates Drug Establishment instead of the Ministry of Environment, and the Chairman of the Establishment will replace the Minister in the relevant laws.
Directly affected: entities involved in the production, importation, and circulation of fertilizers, soil amendments, and nutrients, veterinary products, genetically-modified organisms, and pesticides
Effective date: 29 April 2025
Action items
Review the amended laws and understand the changes
Update internal policies and procedures to reflect the changes
Ensure compliance with the new requirements
Seek professional advice if necessary
Litigation impact
The amended laws may impact pending or future litigation related to the affected entities, and parties should be aware of the changes when navigating disputes or enforcement actions.
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Federal Law No. (2) of 2025 Amending Certain Federal Laws We, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, − Having reviewed the Constitution; − Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended; − Federal Law No. (39) of 1992 Regarding the Production, Importation, and Circulation of Fertilizers, Soil Amendments and Nutrients; − Federal Law No. (9) of 2017 Regarding Veterinary Products; − Federal Law No. (9) of 2020 Regarding the Biosafety of Genetically-Modified Organisms and their Products; − Federal Law No. (10) of 2020 Regarding Pesticides; − Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2023, Establishing the Emirates Drug Establishment; and − Based on the proposal of the Board Chairman of the Emirates Drug Establishment, and the approval thereof by the Cabinet and the Federal National Council, and the ratification thereof by the Federal Supreme Council, Hereby enact the following Law: Article (1) Environment” shall be replaced by the expression “Emirates Drug Establishment”; the word “Ministry” shall be replaced by the word “Establishment”; the expressions “Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries” and “Minister of Climate Change and Environment” shall be replaced by the expression “Chairman of the Establishment”; and the word “Minister” shall be replaced by the word “Chairman”, wherever they appear in in the following federal Decree-Laws and in any resolution issued in pursuance thereof: 1. Federal Law No. (39) of 1992 Regarding the Production, Importation, and Circulation of Fertilizers, Soil Amendments and Nutrients; 2. Federal Law No. (9) of 2017 Regarding Veterinary Products; 3. Federal Law No. (9) of 2020 Regarding the Biosafety of Genetically-Modified Organisms and their Products; and 4. Federal Law No. (10) of 2020 Regarding Pesticides. Article (2) 1. The definition of “Competent Department” used in Article (1) of Federal Law No. (39) of 1992, referred to hereinabove, shall be replaced by the following definition: “Competent Department: The competent organizational unit of the Establishment.” 2. The definition of “Agent” used in Article (1) of Federal Law No. (39) of 1992, referred to hereinabove, shall hereby be repealed. Article (3) Any provision in conflict with, or repugnant to, the provisions of this Law shall hereby be repealed. Article (4) This Law shall be published in the Official Gazette, and shall enter into force as of the date of its publication.
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What does “Federal Law Amending Certain Federal Laws” change?
The UAE has issued a new federal law that amends certain existing laws. The law replaces the term 'Environment' with 'Emirates Drug Establishment' and 'Ministry' with 'Establishment' in several federal laws. The law aims to update the existing laws to reflect the changes in the Emirates Drug Establishment.
Who is affected by this update?
entities involved in the production, importation, and circulation of fertilizers, soil amendments, and nutrients, veterinary products, genetically-modified organisms, and pesticides
When does it take effect?
The update takes effect on 29 April 2025.
What should affected businesses do now?
Review the amended laws and understand the changes. Update internal policies and procedures to reflect the changes. Ensure compliance with the new requirements. Seek professional advice if necessary.