His Majesty King Hamad Approves New Law to Strengthen Standards and Measurements in Bahrain

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has officially approved and issued Law No. (27) of 2025, which introduces updates to Bahrain’s standards and measurements regulations. The amendments were passed by both the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives.

The updated law modifies certain articles of the original Law No. (9) of 2016, aiming to improve how national standards, measurements, and technical regulations are developed, implemented, and monitored.

Key Changes Introduced:

• Clearer Definitions: The law now defines the “concerned authority” more precisely as the department within the ministry responsible for standards and measurements.

• Authority to Set Standards: The ministry is now tasked with preparing, updating, and cancelling national standards and technical regulations, with these being reviewed by a national committee before approval.

• Publishing Standards: The ministry can issue, sell, and publish documents related to standards and measurements through its website.

• Formation of a National Committee: A new “National Committee for Standards and Measurements” will be formed, chaired by the minister and including members from relevant ministries, government bodies, and the private sector. The committee will serve four-year terms, renewable up to two times.

• Ministerial Authority: The minister will issue decisions to adopt and approve national standards and technical regulations. These decisions will be officially published in the government’s official gazette.

• Regulating Use of National Standards: It is now a violation to sell or use national standards or technical terms and symbols without proper authorization.

Implementation

The law takes effect starting the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. The Prime Minister and relevant ministers are tasked with enforcing its provisions.

This move reflects Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and integrity of its national standards in line with international best practices, supporting both public safety and private sector growth.