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Calls in Oman to shun use of black henna during Eid-Al-Fitr

Ali Mohammed Jul 4, 2016 0

Women rushing to beauty salons ahead of Eid-Al-Fitr have been warned against using black henna, with authorities and dermatologists saying the “chemical-loaded” beauty product damages the skin and…
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Consumer ProtectionFood

PACP recalls batches of three brands of black pepper powder

Ali Mohammed Jun 20, 2016 0

The Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has recalled certain batches of black pepper powder of Gazal, Shahi and Al Ameer brands. Dr Said bin Khamis bin Juma al Kaabi, chairman of PACP…
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Consumer Protection

PACP decision bans sale of imported sausage brand

Ali Mohammed May 15, 2016 0

In a recent decision, the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has banned the distribution and sale of a certain batch of Zwan brand of chicken sausages. Dr Saeed bin Khamis al Kaabi,…
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Consumer Protection

PACP cautions against websites selling fake goods

Ali Mohammed May 15, 2016 0

A senior official in the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has warned consumers about counterfeit goods finding their way into Oman’s market, emphasising that the authority is…
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Oman

Consumer Protection Body Recovers Over RO29,000

Ali Mohammed Apr 17, 2016 0

The Consumer Protection Administration in Dakhliyah governorate has recovered RO29,210 in disputes in the first quarter of 2016. A press release stated that the administration received 328 complaints…
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HealthOman

Tobacco advertising banned in Oman

Ali Mohammed Apr 11, 2016 0

Advertising for tobacco products now stands banned in Oman, according to a new law passed by the Ministry of Information. All radio stations, TV channels, newspapers and online publishing houses in…
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Health

Users in Oman express concern after US verdict against Johnson & Johnson

Ali Mohammed Feb 28, 2016 0

Consumers in Oman are concerned following the news of Johnson&Johnson being asked to pay US$72mn in damages to the family of a US woman whose death from cancer was linked to talc-based products by…
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Oman

PACP cautions fuel stations charging extra from motorists in Oman

Ali Mohammed Feb 23, 2016 0

On January 28, the Oman government had announced revised petrol and diesel prices. Gas stations that are overcharging consumers must be reported, said Oman’s Public Authority for Consumer Protection…
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Oman

Consumers to pay new tax in Oman as ‘VAT’ gets closer

Ali Mohammed Jan 21, 2016

Muscat: Value Added Tax (VAT) will be introduced in Oman by the middle of next year, or even earlier, a member of the Majlis Al Shura’s economic committee has told the Times of Oman. “Implementation…
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