Dubai, July 31, 2016

Dubai-based camel milk producer Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products (EICMP) and producer of the famous Camelicioustoday announced that it has been awarded with value-added tax (VAT) Exemption Certificate which is issued by the UAE Ministry of Economy. The Certificate, which exempts importers in the Arab countries of any customs duties, is set to increase camel milk exports to Arab countries. EICMP exports of camel milk and its products to the Arab States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) last year exceeded 25% of its total exports, registering a growth rate of 8% in the same period.

EICMP General Manager, Saeed Juma Bin Subaih said: "Being awarded the VAT Exemption Certificate will encourage companies in Arab countries to increase their imports of camel milk from EICMP. The benefits thereof will also reflect on consumers as they will be getting our products at the lowest prices. We currently export camel milk and products to the European Union, Malaysia, Brunei, as well as gulf cooperation Council (GCC) and Jordan."

EICMP conforms to the highest international quality standards and is the first manufacturing facility in the Middle East to obtain the European Commission's approval to export its products to EU, thanks to its production processes, which follows the latest technology standards. Today, EICMP, the first of its kind and the most advanced worldwide, runs an integrated facility for the production of camel milk which hosts more than 4,600 camels.

Domestic and international demand for camel milk products is still higher than supply, therefore, EICMP is seeking to increase its production, and maintain a solid and sustainable camel milk industry, both in the UAE and worldwide.

EICMP produces milk, flavored milk, yoghurt, ghee in addition to powdered milk. EICMP recently launched a new production line for hair and body care products, prepared from the finest camel milk in the world. Also, two production lines, one for the production of instant powdered milk, the other for producing ice cream.

Recent studies have proven that camel milk has positive effects on patients with type II diabetes, autism, hepatitis and autoimmune diseases. Camel milk contains a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, lanolin and minerals such as calcium, making it ideal for bolstering human health and well-being.

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About EMIRATES INDUSTRY FOR CAMEL MILK & PRODUCTS (EICMP)
Over 25 years ago, the idea of a camel-milking facility was born at the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL) in Dubai. Research commenced with the specific aim to obtain scientific proof of the outstanding health benefits of camel milk. The ultimate goal was to introduce camel milk to the markets and by doing so, to make it accessible to a large number of consumers.

After the completion of the research in 2003, Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products (EICMP) was established. By 2006, the milk production facility was completed and the first camel milk products under the brand name Camelicious hit the UAE shelves in August of the same year.

With technology up to latest standards and 4600 camels, EICMP runs the most advanced and first fully integrated camel milk production facility in the world. The EICMP processing facility, housed within the camel farm, is the world's first sophisticated camel milking plant, incorporating state-of-the-art technology and scientific research on camel breeding and milking.

The milk production at the EICMP facilities is closely monitored matching the highest international standards. The operation obtained ISO 22000 certification for both the farm facilities and the dairy processing, and follows HACCP procedures. The whole operation fulfills the strict EU requirements for export into the European Union, in addition to Malaysia and Russia.

Pioneering in developing a strong camel milk industry, EICMP, in coordination with the Ministry of Environment and Water, Dubai Municipality and CVRL, was listed as the first camel milk production facility world-wide to receive EU Commission approval to export its products to the EU zone in 2013. The export permit to Malaysia was granted the same year. In addition, EICMP was awarded with the Malaysian Halal certification in August 2014, as well as its Russian import permit granted in the first quarter of 2016.

To date, the local and international demand for camel milk products is higher than the supply. EICMP is determined to grow production and to build a strong and sustainable camel milk industry in the UAE as a leading country worldwide.

For more information please contact: 
Ms. Sana Lababidi
Mobile No: 0563854040
Email: sana@camelicious.ae
For further information, please visit our website: www.camelicious.ae - www.camellure.com

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