Published: 07/08/2016
As vehicle trading has grown over the past few years in the Middle East region, the Emirates Standardization and Metrology Authority (ESMA) has developed new regulations to ensure best safety and quality standards vehicles are entering and staying in the UAE.
While ESMA explains that the new regulations for imported used cars will improve the safety and quality aspects and will assure limited economic impact on traders, It has been communicated to Copart that ESMA has no intention to ban the import of all used or damaged vehicles, but rather to protect UAE consumers.
ESMA’S main objectives from establishing the new regulations are:
- To ensure that only vehicles that are considered safe can be registered in the UAE.
- Not to impact products imported for the purpose of re-export and that will not be registered in the UAE traffic system.
- To classify vehicles into clear categories, allowing consumers to choose wisely from the available imported inventory.
- To offer a platform to local consumers, enabling them to check online to see if the vehicle can be registered in the UAE or not, prior to buying it.
- To inform the public about the new regulations prior to implementation and provide a proper grace period for vehicles already in the country.
Copart reassures its customers that importing used vehicles is still permitted in the UAE. However, in the future, if the vehicles are for repair and registration or sale into the UAE, then they will need a clearance certificate first.
For more information or assistance, please contact:
Copart Middle East
Email: infouae@copart.com
Phone: +971 (0) 4 459 2700
Website: www.copartmea.com
