Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Ministerial Decree No. 2 of 2010 issuing the Regulations on food safety.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Processing/handling Vending
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Ministerial Decree enters into force a day after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree issues the Regulations on food safety. The Regulations provide rules relevant to the quality and hygiene of food in Oman. The Regulations prohibit the food handling in absence of a licence certifying the compliance with the hygiene standards. The food processing establishments shall be far away form sources of environmental pollution. The hygiene standards are specified in the text. The Regulations also concern the sewerage system, safety of food handling, self inspection in the food processing establishment, tracking and retrieving the food, import/export, and the procedures to be done in cases of offences.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.mola.gov.om; https

References - Legislation

Implements

Royal Decree No.84 of 2008 issuing the Food Safety Law.

Legislation | Oman | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ministerial Resolution No.118/2019 amending some provisions of the Food Safety Regulations.

Legislation | Oman | 2019

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX