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Qatar Establishes Food Safety Authority and New Traffic Law
Qatar Establishes Food Safety Authority and New Traffic Law
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has formally established the General Authority for Food Safety through Amiri Decision No 41 of 2026. In a concurrent measure, he promulgated Law No 19 of 2026, introducing a new Traffic Law that updates the legal framework for road safety and vehicle regulation.
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has issued Amiri Decision No 41 of 2026, formally establishing the General Authority for Food Safety. The decree takes effect on the date of its issuance and is scheduled to be published in the official gazette.
In a concurrent measure, the Amir promulgated Law No 19 of 2026, enacting a new Traffic Law. This legislation also comes into force immediately upon issuance and will be published in the official gazette.
These decrees follow recent legislative activity by the Shura Council, which previously passed traffic and state property laws. The establishment of the food safety authority marks a structural development in regulatory oversight, while the new traffic law updates the legal framework governing road safety and vehicle regulation.
J.Campbell--SMC
