RACS
Worldwide Quality Conformity Assessment Bodies
Ensure Compliance with UAE’s New Sugar-Based Excise Tax Regulation
Starting January 2026, UAE excise tax will increase with higher sugar content in sweetened beverages.
Stay compliant under the new tiered tax model with ECAS certification issued by RACS, a MoIAT-approved CAB.
About the Regulation
UAE Introduces a Tiered Sugar-Based Excise Tax System
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a shift from the flat 50% Excise Tax rate to a tiered-volumetric model.
Tax will now be calculated based on the total sugar content in sweetened drinks:
High Sugar (≥ 8g/100ml)
Higher tax rate
Moderate Sugar (≥ 5g & < 8g/100ml)
Moderate tax rate
Low Sugar (< 5g/100ml)
Lower tax rate
Who Is Affected
This regulation applies to all manufacturers, importers, and distributors of:
Juices & Soft Drinks
Energy Drinks
Milk & Dairy Products
Honey and Sweetened Beverages
Concentrates, Powders, and Syrups
Juices & Soft Drinks
Honey and Sweetened Beverages
Concentrates, Powders, and Syrups
Your Compliance Requirement
To comply with this regulation, beverage companies must:
Test Product Samples
Submit product samples to accredited laboratories for sugar and sweetener content analysis.
Sugar Content Compliance Documentation
Provide verified sugar-content documentation from MoIAT-accredited laboratories.
ECAS Certification for Excise Tax
Obtain an ECAS Certificate from RACS for FTA Excise Tax purposes.
Why Choose RACS
- MoIAT-approved Conformity Assessment Body (NB0001)
- Expertise in ECAS and EQM certification
- Fast, transparent, and reliable services
- Trusted by major F&B brands across UAE and GCC
Be Ready Before 2026
Don’t wait for implementation — start preparing your certification today.
Partner with RACS to ensure your products meet all regulatory and excise compliance requirements.
Certification Assistance
Mr. Khan Abu Talib
Certification Assistance
Mr. Prasanna Meher
CERTIFIED BY US
Can we help you?