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Minister drives green card, water rules
TDT | Manama
A high- level committee chaired by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, HE Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, has approved sweeping updates to Bahrain's product standards, marking a pivotal shift toward environmental accountability through the introduction of green labeling and water-saving regulations.
Green focus
The sixty-second meeting of the National Committee for Standards and Metrology was held this week, bringing together senior officials including Undersecretary Eman Ahmed Al Doseri and Assistant Undersecretary for Domestic and Foreign Trade Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa. The committee reviewed Bahrain's upcoming 'Green Product Card' initiative, a regulatory tool designed to guide eco-labelling and sustainability compliance.
Participants also discussed the implementation status of the Gulf Regulation for Water Conservation Tools, which aligns Bahrain with GCC-wide standards aimed at reducing water consumption through more efficient fixtures and plumbing products.
Product standards updated
During the session, the committee approved new technical regulations covering a set of targeted products. These updated standards are designed to strengthen consumer safety while ensuring compatibility with international specifications in the areas of measurement, safety, and product quality.
The committee also reviewed several submissions related to national development goals, including requests to update or new draft specifications in support of domestic initiatives.
Sustainability alignment
HE Minister Fakhro praised the contributions of committee members and reaffirmed the importance of aligning Bahrain's technical frameworks with global best practices. He stressed that advancing legislative and regulatory infrastructure is essential for maintaining both consumer safety and environmental stewardship.
The achievements of the Bahrain Standards and Metrology Directorate (BSMD) were also highlighted during the meeting, reflecting Bahrain's broader direction toward institutionalizing sustainable production and trade practices. With the technical decisions now approved, the next phase is expected to focus on enforcing the new standards and raising public awareness of the Green Product Card system.
