Qatar Labeling Rules for MoPH Product Registration 2025

What Labels Are Required for Product Registration in Qatar? (2025 MoPH Labeling Guide)

Clear and compliant product labeling is not just a design matter — it’s a regulatory requirement in Qatar.

Labels are the first checkpoint for product approval and one of the top reasons for delays or rejections by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).

In this 2025 guide, we break down what Qatar expects from your labels and how to avoid common mistakes that cost time and approvals.

Why Is Labeling So Critical for Approval?

Qatar’s MoPH considers labeling a primary compliance indicator. A label must:

• Match the product's approved formula

• Be in both Arabic and English (or fully Arabic)

• Include all required health, safety, and MoPH disclaimers

• Avoid any misleading claims or banned terms

A small labeling error can lead to rejection or legal warnings.

What Are the Mandatory Label Elements?

MoPH requires specific details on every product label. These typically include:

• Product name (as approved)

• Brand name

• Country of origin

• Manufacturer’s name and address

• Importer/agent name and address (in Qatar)

• Batch number and production/expiry dates

• Storage conditions

• Net content (volume/weight)

• MoPH disclaimers (where applicable)

Category-Specific Labeling Rules

Different product types have extra labeling requirements:

🧴 Cosmetics & Personal Care

• No medical or therapeutic claims allowed

• Must state: “For external use only”

• Arabic translation of all usage directions

🍽️ Food & Beverages

• Must include full nutritional panel

• Allergen warnings are mandatory

• Halal certification logo if claimed

💊 Supplements & Nutraceuticals

• Must include dosage and warnings

• "This is not a medicine" disclaimer (in Arabic)

• Clear function (e.g., immunity, digestion)

🧼 Disinfectants & Chemicals

• Safety phrases and pictograms (GHS)

• Usage instructions in Arabic

• MoPH registration number after approval

How Labeling Affects Customs and Import

Qatar Customs works in close coordination with MoPH. If your product arrives at port without proper labeling:

• It may be rejected at the border, even if registration is complete.

• You may face fines or mandatory relabeling at your own expense.

• Customs inspectors cross-check actual product packaging with the approved MoPH file.

This makes correct labeling not only a regulatory requirement — but a vital part of successful logistics.

What Are the Common Labeling Mistakes?

We’ve seen dozens of rejections for:

• Arabic translation errors (especially safety warnings)

• Using words like “safe,” “cure,” or “guaranteed”

• Missing importer details (required for all imported goods)

• Mismatched packaging photos vs. approved artwork

Always verify your label matches what was approved in your MoPH file — even the smallest detail matters.

Who Can Approve or Correct Labels in Qatar?

Your local regulatory agent or consultant can:

• Review and adjust your label before submission

• Coordinate with translation professionals

• Submit revised artwork if required by MoPH

• Help you justify any health or marketing claims

An experienced partner ensures your label is not just attractive — it’s compliant.

📌 Final Tips to Avoid Delays

• Get your Arabic label translation certified

• Use MoPH-approved language templates

• Align your pack shots with the label layout

• Avoid last-minute design changes post-approval

If in doubt, run your label through a professional MoPH compliance check.

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📚 Continue Reading

• Explore the top product registration questions every importer asks in 2025.

• Read how to prepare MoPH documentation for faster approvals.

• Learn why Qatar rejects product applications — and how to fix them.

• For a detailed breakdown of how MoPH evaluates product labels versus formulations, explore our latest guide on Label vs. Formula Validation in Qatar.

• Learn why product testing is a non-negotiable step before MoPH submission by reading our new guide on testing requirements and approval timelines in Qatar.

Labeling is not optional — it’s your passport to the Qatari market.

Make sure yours is ready for approval and import.

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