The law specifies establishing a record of registration and classification of suppliers and merchants. It also mentions distributing the stock of strategic commodities in the event of emergencies, crises or disasters under the distribution plans prepared by the NCEMA in coordination with the competent authority.

A producer or importer is one who supplies food commodities to distributors and merchants, whether locally or abroad. A registered merchant is someone who engages in a commercial activity related to food commodities and is licensed in the UAE as per this law.