Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman today took part in the 10th meeting of the preparatory committee of undersecretaries entrusted with food safety in GCC states. Oman was represented at the meeting by Dr. Ahmed bin Nasser Al Bakri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources for Agriculture.
According to Oman News Agency, the meeting, held via video conferencing, dealt with the GCC Unified Food Law (system) and the GCC Guide on Monitoring Imported Foods, which seeks to unify relevant procedures and raise the efficiency of approved systems. The meeting also discussed ways to facilitate the flow of food commodities among GCC states during the current circumstances.
The discussions laid emphasis on enhancing food security, supporting market stability, and ensuring the constant availability of food products that meet the best standards of safety and quality.