Health Regulations for Bakeries. Country/Territory Oman Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Public health Authorization/permit Transport/storage Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Abstract This Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, consists of 16 articles and gives health rules and conditions for bakeries. It provides for: a necessary municipal license; regulations for workers, such as health card, annual medical examination, uniforms, head-dresses, masks and plastic gloves for the salesman; location and details for interior decor; equipment; separation between the different areas of the restaurant; storage rules; the baking place; the sale hall. Specific measures are to be met when making pastries and sweets regarding materials liable to decay and coloring substances in conformity with the Sultanate standards. Full text English Website www.mrmwr.gov.om