New executive regulations on commercial fraud issued under Cabinet Resolution 107
On July 13, 2026 the UAE Cabinet has issued Cabinet Resolution No. (107) of 2026, approving the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2023 on Combatting Commercial Fraud.
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- Applies to
- Corporate · UAE
- What to do
- Businesses must review internal compliance programmes to ensure capability for rapid product recall, product traceability, and coordination with regulators under the new regulations. Suppliers must implement immediate recall procedures within 24 hours of identifying fraudulent goods.
The UAE Cabinet has issued Cabinet Resolution No. (107) of 2026, approving the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2023 on Combatting Commercial Fraud. The Regulations establish a comprehensive framework for the detection, investigation, recall, seizure, disposal, and settlement of commercial fraud violations, while enhancing coordination between federal and local authorities. Key highlights include enhanced coordination between authorities, comprehensive inspection and investigation powers, mandatory product recall procedures requiring suppliers to cease sale within 24 hours, public notification requirements, disposal and recycling procedures, re-export of goods within 30 days, detailed destruction procedures, administrative enforcement, and a settlement mechanism. The Resolution will enter into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette, which means on August 12, 2026.
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Reported by: Mondaq 12 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Mondaq →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Businesses must review internal compliance programmes to ensure capability for rapid product recall, product traceability, and coordination with regulators under the new regulations. Suppliers must implement immediate recall procedures within 24 hours of identifying fraudulent goods.
What was the deadline?
12 Aug 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Mondaq (UAE).
When was it announced?
12 Aug 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Mondaq: https://www.mondaq.com/white-collar-crime-anti-corruption-fraud/1829764/uae-issues-new-executive-regulations-on-combatting-commercial-fraud-cabinet-resolution-no-107-of-2026
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