UAE confirms no permits issued for contaminated bottled water brand

The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed that no official permits have been issued for the import or sale of 'Uranus Star' bottled water, or any other products from the same brand.

The ministry also stated that the products have not been found in major retail outlets in the UAE.

This follows reports of contamination linked to the brand in Oman. In response, the ministry launched immediate verification procedures and tightened controls to ensure the product does not enter UAE markets.

Officials are urging the public to dispose of any 'Uranus Star' water they may have acquired from other sources and to avoid consumption, citing potential health risks.

The #MOCCAEUAE has announced the implementation of a series of precautionary and stringent control measures, the results of which confirmed that no official permits have been issued to import or trade 'Uranus Star' bottled drinking water or any other products from the same brand.… pic.twitter.com/Rm17cSCNqD

— ‎وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة (@MoCCaEUAE) October 10, 2025