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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.

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