Based on the competences of the Directorate General of Specifications and Standards at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry determined by Royal Decree No. 1/78,
Royal Decree No. 18/86 Promulgating the Regulation of Dhofar Municipality,
Royal Decree No. 8/92 Promulgating the Law of Muscat Municipality,
Royal Decree No. 9/97 Promulgating the Law Regulating the Sohar Development Office,
the Law Regulating Regional Municipalities promulgated by Royal Decree No. 96/2000,
the Law on Consumer Protection promulgated by Royal Decree No. 81/2002,
the Law on Veterinary Quarantine promulgated by Royal Decree No. 45/2004,
the Law on Plant Quarantine promulgated by Royal Decree No. 47/2004,
the Food Safety Law promulgated by Royal Decree No. 84/2008,
and after coordination with the competent entities,
and in pursuance of the public interest,

It is hereby decided