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Resolution No. 8 of 2006 regulating the practice of the nutrition profession.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 2756, 13 September 2006, 7 pp
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Nutrition Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 20 articles. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Article 2 prohibits the practice of any profession related to the nutrition before the obtainment of licences from the Ministry of Public Health. Article 3 classifies nutrition professions as the following: nutrition technical; nutrition specialist; and, dietician. Articles 4 and 5 deal with procedures for submitting applications for the aforementioned professions. Article 6 pertains to the registration of professions. Article 7 defines licence’s fees. Articles 9 to 11 specify obligations of licensees. Articles 12 to 26 define requirements and conditions for opening of therapist nutrition centres. Article 7 contains offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh