Legislative Decree No. 3 of 1985 on the control of imported foodstuffs. País/Territorio Bahrein Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1985 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Autorización/permiso Fraude Higiene/procedimientos sanitarios Inspección Comercio internacional Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Legislative Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen The aim of this Legislative Decree is to regulate the importation of foodstuffs in order to protect public health. This Legislative Decree is composed of 14 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 allows the importation of foodstuffs through Bahraini ports only in accordance with Bahraini commercial regulations and rules. Article 3 specifies the foodstuffs prohibited from importation into Bahrain. Articles 4-6 define characteristics, requirements and conditions for rotten, decayed, adulterated and harmful foodstuffs. Articles 8 and 9 make provision for the inspection on foodstuffs and analysis of samples. Article 10 specifies measures and procedures to be taken in case foodstuffs do not comply with the sanitary requirements. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.legalaffairs.gov.bh