Royal Decree No. 40/2000 issuing the Law on Protection of Geographical Indications. Country/Territory Oman Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, General Keyword Framework law Certification Consumer protection Court/tribunal Food quality control/food safety Registration Geographical area Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Royal Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This law provides for the recognition, registration, use and protection of geographical indications. The competent authorities or any interested group of producers or consumers has the right to equal protection under this Law. The Law allows any interested parties to appeal to the Commercial Court to prevent the false use of a geographical indication. Full text Arabic