Royal Decree No. 40/2000 issuing the Law on Protection of Geographical Indications. País/Territorio Omán Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2000 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Alimentación y nutrición, General Palabra clave Ley marco Certificación Protección del consumidor Corte/tribunal Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Registro Área geográphica Asia, Océano Índico, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Royal Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen 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. Texto completo Árabe