Avoiding Registration Delays in the UAE – Lessons from the Field

Most Common Delay Reasons
- Improper Document Attestation
In some cases the authority requests the Free Sale Certificates should be legalized.
- Inconsistent Labeling Information
Model numbers, intended use, and IFU must match submitted technical file.
- Missing Post-Market Surveillance Plan
MOHAP increasingly focuses on post-market compliance.
- Delayed Response to Committee Queries
Regulatory timelines depend on prompt replies.
How to Prevent Delays?
- Pre-submission document audit
- Technical gap analysis
- Centralized tracking of committee inquiries
- Proactive renewal monitoring



