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Law No.20 of 2017 amending some provisions of the Law No.8 of 1990 on the organisation of food control.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
All competent authorities, each within its jurisdiction, shall implement this Law.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 3 articles replaces the name of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment with the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, and the Ministry of Public Health with the High Council of Health. Art.32.2 provides for closing the entire shop if is not permitted the closure of a part of it in case of violation. The closure shall be indicated with a sign and on the website and local newspapers at the expense of the violator.

Full text
Arabic
Website
almeezan.gov.qa

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 8 of 1990 on the organisation of food control.

Legislation | Qatar | 1990

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX