Oman bans trading of furniture made from used sponges, fabrics, and clothing

Oman’s CPA bans trading of furniture made from foam, fabrics, and used clothing

Muscat: Consumer Protection issued Resolution No. 757/2023 banning the trading of furniture made from used sponges, fabrics, and clothing.

Based on the Consumer Protection Law issued by Royal Decree No. 66/2014, and Resolution No. 255/2015 prohibiting the use of sponges, fabrics, and used clothing in the furniture industry, And to the executive regulations of the Consumer Protection Law issued by Resolution No. 77/2017, based on what the public interest requires.

Article One

It is prohibited to trade furniture made from sponge, fabrics and used clothes.

Article Two

Without prejudice to the penal penalties stipulated in the aforementioned Consumer Protection Law, an administrative fine not exceeding (1,000) one thousand Omani Riyals shall be imposed on anyone who violates the provisions of this decision, and the fine shall be doubled in the event of the violation being repeated.

If this violation continues, an administrative fine of (50) fifty Omani riyals will be imposed for each day that the violation continues, provided that its total does not exceed (2000) two thousand Omani riyals.

Article Three

The aforementioned Resolution No. 255/2015 is repealed, as is everything that contravenes this resolution or conflicts with its provisions. Article Four This decision shall be published in the Official Gazette, and shall be effective from the day following the date of its publication.

Issued on: 17 Jumada al-Akhirah 1445 AH Corresponding to: December 31, 2023 S

alim bin Ali bin Salim Al-Hakmani Chairman of the Consumer Protection Authority