Law No. 3 of 1975 on public health. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Sea, Water Keyword Basic legislation Authorization/permit Drainage/land reclamation Environmental planning Hazardous waste Institution Offences/penalties Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Disinfection/disinfestation Marine pollution Policy/planning Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Food quality control/food safety Harbour Navigation Hazardous substances Freshwater pollution Water supply Sewerage Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette Abstract This Law aims at the protection of public health against diseases and pollution. This Law is composed of 11 Chapters divided into 83 articles. Chapter I deals with the following matters: (a) terms and definitions; (b) provisions establishing the Authority; (c) competencies and duties of the Authority; and (d) procedures to be taken in case of sanitary transgressions. Chapter II provides for the following: (a) construction and construction licences; (b) sanitary requirements for constructions; (c) inspection and verification of constructions; and (d) development of residence zones dangerous and harmful to public health. Chapter III pertains to drainage canals and sewage systems. Chapter IV deals with the following matters: (a) control and inspection on water resources; (b) preparation or treatment of water resources; (c) disinfection and disinfestations; (d) maintenance; (e) cleaning; (f) distribution; (g) sanitary requirements; and (h) poisonous and toxic chemical substances. Chapter V concerns with sanitary facilities. Chapter VI relates to the gathering and delivering of refuse. Chapter VII concerns with the burial of dead. Chapter VIII deals with markets. Chapter IX contains the sanitary requirements and measures for ports and ships. Chapter X pertains to hotels, restaurants and the like. Chapter XI deals with barber shops. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Amended by Legislative Decree No. 16 of 1989 amending Law No. 3 of 1975 on public health. Legislation | Bahrain | 1989 Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Waste disposal Source: FAO, FAOLEX Legislative Decree No. 16 of 1993 amending Law No. 3 of 1975 on public health. Legislation | Bahrain | 1993 Keyword: Institution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law No.34 of 2018 promulgating the Public Health Law. Legislation | Bahrain | 2018 Keyword: Public health, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, School feeding, Special dietary uses, Internal trade, Breastfeeding/infant food, International trade, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Vending, Meat, Monitoring, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Harbour, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Oil, Oil pollution, Waste non-domestic sources, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste management, Potable water, Water supply, Sewerage, Inspection, Water desalination, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX