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Grains Law No.11 of 2019.

Country/Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Cereals/grains/rice Food security Institution Internal trade International trade Transport/storage Vending Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law consisting of 16 articles aims at establishing the General Establishment for Cereal Processing with the primary responsibility to import and distribute wheat and wheat products. Its main tasks are (i) implementing the general policy of marketing, storing, and processing grains to secure the need for consumption within the country and export the surplus; (ii) exercising foreign trade concerning grains, mills, factories, machinery, equipment, supplies, spare parts, and all materials necessary; (iii) practicing internal trade, opening marketing centers for grains, and carrying out milling, processing, distribution, and sales of their products; (iv) establishing, developing, managing, investing, and renting silos, mills, warehouses, laboratories, coordination centers, facilities, and their related buildings; (v) storing and treating grains and their derivatives to ensure their preservation; (vi) concluding the necessary internal and external agreements and contracts; (vii) determine the specifications of grains and put in place the necessary studies to develop and improve the products; (viii) manufacture, installation, and maintenance of technical and electrical equipment for silos and mills; and (ix) holding training courses to qualify its technical cadres. The establishment is managed by a Board of Directors and a General Manager.

Full text
Arabic
Website
mitcp.gov.sy