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Fax: +(973) 17-727556 Website: http://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/ E-mail: customs@batelco.com.bh U.S. Export Controls Return to top The U.S. Government has established export controls to limit proliferation of certain items, services or technologies of defense or dual-use nature. There are several regulatory bodies responsible for ensuring that compliance issues are met. The following list includes most of these bodies, a number of which maintain websites with further information. For additional assistance, contact your local U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC). Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of International Programs Department of Energy, Office of Arms Controls and Nonproliferation, Export Control Division Department of Energy, Office of Fuels Programs Defense Threat Reduction Agency - Technology Security Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority Drug Enforcement Administration, International Drug Unit Drug Enforcement Administration, International Chemical Control Unit 52
Food and Drug Administration, Office of Compliance Food and Drug Administration, Import/Export Patent and Trademark Office, Licensing and Review Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid Waste, International and Special Projects Branch Temporary Entry Return to top The Government of Bahrain already implemented a Free Trade Zone in 2011, located near Khalifa Bin Salman Port. Facilities located in Mina Salman and Mina Khalifa may be used for the temporary import of goods for re-export. Moreover in 2011 the General Organization of Ports started a marketing campaign world-wide for their Logistic Zone located near the new port facility. Labeling and Marking Requirements Return to top Labeling: Common GCC labeling standards of imported goods are a key issue facing U.S. exporters. Food labels must include product and brand names, production and expiration dates, country of origin, name and address of manufacturer, net weight in metric units, and a list of ingredients in descending order of magnitude. All fats and oils (including gelatins) used as ingredients must be specifically identified on the label. Labels must be in Arabic or in Arabic/English. Arabic stickers are accepted and are commonly used by U.S. exporters to Bahrain. Small quantities of products in Englishonly labels may be approved for import on a case-by-case basis for test marketing purposes. Pork products, or products containing pork or pork lard, should be clearly identified as such on the label. Products found to contain traces of pork that are not so labeled will be confiscated and possibly banned from future import for a specified period of time. To avoid confusion over duty-free treatment under the FTA, American-made goods should be clearly marked ―Made in the USA.‖ Prohibited and Restricted Imports Return to top According to the Bahrain Customs Handbook, a number of items are prohibited from import including: Irradiated food products; Weapons, except under special license; Pornography and materials considered salacious; Wild animals; Radio-controlled model airplanes; Children's toys containing methyl chloride and other articles declared injurious by the Ministry of Health (MOH); Foodstuffs and sweets containing cyclamates. 53
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