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Daily Tribune
18 hours ago
- Politics
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His Majesty King Hamad Approves New Law to Strengthen Standards and Measurements in Bahrain
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has officially approved and issued Law No. (27) of 2025, which introduces updates to Bahrain's standards and measurements regulations. The amendments were passed by both the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The updated law modifies certain articles of the original Law No. (9) of 2016, aiming to improve how national standards, measurements, and technical regulations are developed, implemented, and monitored. Key Changes Introduced: Clearer Definitions: The law now defines the 'concerned authority' more precisely as the department within the ministry responsible for standards and measurements. Authority to Set Standards: The ministry is now tasked with preparing, updating, and cancelling national standards and technical regulations, with these being reviewed by a national committee before approval. Publishing Standards: The ministry can issue, sell, and publish documents related to standards and measurements through its website. Formation of a National Committee: A new 'National Committee for Standards and Measurements' will be formed, chaired by the minister and including members from relevant ministries, government bodies, and the private sector. The committee will serve four-year terms, renewable up to two times. Ministerial Authority: The minister will issue decisions to adopt and approve national standards and technical regulations. These decisions will be officially published in the government's official gazette. Regulating Use of National Standards: It is now a violation to sell or use national standards or technical terms and symbols without proper authorization. Implementation The law takes effect starting the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. The Prime Minister and relevant ministers are tasked with enforcing its provisions. This move reflects Bahrain's ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and integrity of its national standards in line with international best practices, supporting both public safety and private sector growth.
Daily Tribune
13-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bill to criminalise sale of technical standards
A draft law passed by the Shura Council on yesterday would make it a criminal offence to sell or circulate Bahrain's national standards without permission. It would also do away with the requirement to publish them in the official gazette and alter how technical rules are put together and approved. The law amends key parts of Law No. (9) of 2016 and was submitted with Royal Decree No. (2) of 2025. It now moves to the Council of Representatives, then to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, before being raised to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Under the new system, standards and technical rules would be issued through a digital platform operated by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. They would no longer appear in print form through the gazette. The minister said most standards adopted in Bahrain originate from the Arabian Gulf region and are sold both locally and in neighbouring countries. Publishing them in full, he warned, would cut into Bahrain's earnings and those of other GCC states. 'These are paid documents,' said Industry and Commerce Minister, His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro. 'If we print them in the official gazette, it affects revenue for us and for the rest of the Arabian Gulf. That is why we are moving to sell them through the ministry's online platform.'
