Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Manufacturing is a Qualifying Activity. Forensic audit focuses on the 'substantial transformation' of raw materials into finished pharmaceutical products. If the activity is deemed mere 'packaging' or 'labeling' without chemical/botanical transformation, it may be reclassified as Trading, potentially triggering Excluded Activity status if sold to non-Free Zone persons.

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Legal Reference

Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, Article 2, Clause 1(a)

Audit Red Flag

Re-characterization of 'Toll Manufacturing' where CIGA is performed by a mainland third-party while the Free Zone entity retains the 0% margin.

6 licensable activities under this classification

Medical & Surgical Devices ManufacturingExternal approval required

Medicinal Chemicals ManufacturingExternal approval required

Medicine ManufacturingExternal approval required

Preparation of Botanical Products for Pharmaceutical useExternal approval required

Vaccines & Inoculants ManufacturingExternal approval required

Veterinary Medicine ManufacturingExternal approval required

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