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