This cosmetic product banned in Oman

Muscat: The ‘Faiza’ personal care product has been banned in Oman, the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) announced on Tuesday.

According to officials, the product was banned for not obtaining approval from the concerned authority.

In a statement PACP said, “Dr. Saeed Bin Khamis Al Kaabi, Chairman of the PACP Public issued decision No 59/2019 to suspend the circulation of cosmetics and personal care products with the brand name “Faiza” whether in the form of cream, lotion, or soap, or other preparations until the approval of the concerned authority, Article 2 stipulates that "the supplier shall be required to withdraw the existing quantities of the product mentioned in Article 1 of all the Sultanate's markets.”

PACP warns that anyone who contravenes the provisions of this decision shall be liable to the administrative fine provided for in Article 51 of the executive regulations of the Consumer Protection Law.

The decision is based on the Royal Decree No. 26/2011 establishing the Public Authority for Consumer Protection, the Royal Decree No. 53/2011, the Consumer Protection Law promulgated by Royal Decree No. 66/2014, the Executive Regulations of the Law issued by Decision No. 77/2017.