New regulations for registering, promoting foodstuff in Oman

New regulations for registering, promoting foodstuff in Oman

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 69/2024, introducing regulations for the registration and promotion of foodstuffs, aimed at enhancing food safety standards in Oman.

The post New regulations for registering, promoting foodstuff in Oman appeared first on The Arabian Stories News.Muscat – The resolution, which will come into effect on January 1, 2025, stipulate procedures for the registration and advertising of food items to safeguard public health.

Under the new regulations, foodstuffs must be registered with the Food Safety and Quality Center in the Ministry. This process aims to create a comprehensive database for tracking food products, streamlining import and export procedures, and regulating production and trade practices. All imported or locally produced food items, including those previously registered with amendments to their labels or composition, will require registration.Exemptions from registration include imported materials for personal use, samples for scientific studies, materials for advertising or marketing purposes (not offered for sale), restaurant-prepared items – subject to ministerial approval and any food item that has been exempted by a joint decision from the concerned authorities.The regulations detail the registration process, including required information and procedures for submitting test reports for registered items.Prior to advertising or