The webinar was successfully concluded on July 15, 2026.
Topics Covered:
- Regulatory roadmap for food supplements in the UAE
- Classification rules: differentiating supplements from medicinal products
- Documentation requirements and dossier preparation best practices
- Labeling and ingredient compliance, including Arabic and halal requirements
- Key challenges and case studies from recent product launches
- Strategic insights into leveraging compliance as a competitive advantage across GCC markets
- Future regulatory outlook and opportunities for innovators in the UAE wellness sector
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing insights into the regulatory landscape of the food and wellness industry, Freyr plans to organize more webinar sessions covering various aspects of compliance in the UAE and other GCC markets. We believe you will benefit from future sessions, and we would be happy to inform you about our upcoming webinars in advance.
Giulio Libertini is a regulatory specialist with deep expertise in public health, food safety, and global compliance. With over a decade of experience across various geographies, he leads regulatory strategy and implementation for food and dietary supplement portfolios. His core areas include labeling, ingredient evaluations, market entry strategy, and regulatory submissions.
With over 9+ years of experience in quality and regulatory affairs, Rinku has worked extensively with manufacturers, gaining deep knowledge of ground regulatory and quality requirements. Specializing in food and supplements, she has ensured compliance with stringent standards. Over the years, she has cultivated strong relationships with officials, facilitating smooth regulatory operations and inputs from them across various jurisdictions. Her comprehensive understanding of the industry and Regulatory landscape has been instrumental in driving quality assurance and regulatory compliance for numerous products.
With over 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs, Divya specializes in food and dietary supplement regulations across the GCC region, particularly the UAE and KSA, as well as the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asian markets. As a regulatory consultant, she has developed extensive expertise in product compliance, market access, novel foods, and functional ingredients.
Divya has successfully managed over 1,000 product registrations, compliance assessments, notifications, and market access projects across multiple jurisdictions. Her experience includes novel food evaluations, ingredient assessments, label compliance reviews, claim substantiation, and regulatory strategy development for both established and innovative products. Her strong understanding of international regulatory frameworks and evolving market requirements enables manufacturers, brand owners, and distributors to achieve compliance, facilitate market entry, and support successful product commercialization.
Host
Giulio Libertini
Senior Manager – Regulatory Affairs (FDS), Freyr
Speaker
Rinku Soni
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Speaker
Divya Thakur
Assistant Manager, CON Food and Dietary Supplements