Pharmaceutical Exporter to UAE from India
Indian Generic Medicines (IGM) is a WHO-GMP-aligned, DGFT-registered pharmaceutical exporter to UAE from India — supplying MOHAP-registered generics, oncology, antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines to licensed importers, hospitals and distributors, with full export documentation.
Can Indian companies export medicines to UAE?
Yes — Indian companies can export medicines to the UAE once the product is registered with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) and imported through a UAE-licensed importer. Products should be WHO-GMP made, with a CPP, COA, GMP certificate and Certificate of Origin. The UAE is a major re-export hub, supplied through Jebel Ali and Khalifa ports and Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports.
| Requirement | UAE |
|---|---|
| Medicines regulator | MOHAP (Ministry of Health and Prevention) |
| Product registration | Required before marketing |
| Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) | Yes |
| WHO-GMP manufacturing | Required |
| Cold chain | Required for temperature-sensitive medicines |
| Main entry point | Jebel Ali & Khalifa (sea); DXB/AUH (air) |
| Local importer licence | Yes — MOHAP-licensed importer |
Medicine export regulations for UAE (MOHAP)
The UAE’s medicines are regulated by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), with the emirate authorities in Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Dubai (DHA) also involved. Imported medicines must be registered and brought in through a UAE-licensed importer, with WHO-GMP as the benchmark. The UAE is a leading regional distribution and re-export hub for the wider GCC, Africa and Asia.
Documents required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) | Confirms the product’s regulatory status in India (WHO format). |
| Certificate of Analysis (COA) | Confirms quality and composition of each batch. |
| GMP Certificate | Confirms the site meets Good Manufacturing Practice standards. |
| Certificate of Origin | Confirms manufacture in India. |
| Commercial invoice & packing list | Required for customs clearance. |
How to export medicine from India to UAE — step by step
Medicine categories exported from India to UAE
Logistics & cold chain to UAE
Shipments move via Jebel Ali (Dubai) or Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), or air freight to Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) airports — sea freight roughly 1–2 weeks; air freight about 3–4 days. Temperature-sensitive products (vaccines, biologics and certain injectables) are shipped under validated cold-chain packaging with real-time temperature monitoring to preserve potency from India to UAE, in line with WHO-GDP good distribution practice.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Indian exporters can supply the UAE once the product is registered with MOHAP and imported through a licensed local importer, with WHO-GMP manufacturing and full documentation (CPP, COA, GMP certificate, Certificate of Origin).
Generally yes — medicines must be registered with MOHAP before marketing. The UAE importer arranges registration using the exporter’s documentation.
CPP, COA, GMP certificate, Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice and packing list.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Dubai Health Authority also involved at emirate level.
The UAE imports most of its medicines and re-exports widely; India offers WHO-GMP quality at competitive prices across a broad range, making it a key source.
Generics across major categories, oncology drugs, antibiotics, antivirals, cardiac and diabetes formulations, and cold-chain vaccines.
By sea to Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port, roughly 1–2 weeks, or by air to Dubai/Abu Dhabi, about 3–4 days. Cold-chain products ship temperature-monitored.
Ask for the Pharmexcil RCMC, IEC, drug licence and WHO-GMP certificates. IGM provides these on request.
Why choose Indian Generic Medicines for UAE
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