RIYADH: In Saudi Arabia, fines from 400 to 2,000 riyals (approximately Rs. 44,100) will be imposed on workers who touch their noses, spit, touch their mouths or do not follow personal hygiene while working in restaurants and other food establishments in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has announced a comprehensive list of municipal fines related to restaurants, shops, contractors, workers and individuals.
The municipal ministry said the fines are aimed at ensuring that workers engaged in such work related to public health have valid health certificates and to ensure cleanliness in public places such as shops and roads.
Below are key points from the new regulation:
A fine of 400 to 2000 riyals will be charged from the employees who are caught picking their nose, spitting, touching their mouth or not following personal hygiene.
A fine of 400 to 2,000 riyals will be imposed for working while suffering from illness, wounds or blisters such as burns.
A fine of 200 to 2,000 riyals will be levied if the worker works without a health certificate or with an expired health certificate.
The fines range from 200 to 4,000 riyals for hygiene standards in toilets, presence of pests, unsanitary equipment and non-sterilizing equipment.
Providing tobacco products to persons under the age of 18 or selling these products without a license will result in a fine of 1,000 to 5,000 Riyals.
A fine of 10,000 to 50,000 riyals can be levied for trading without a municipal license.
A fine ranging from 400 to 5,000 Riyals for business activities outside of the conditions stipulated in the license.
A fine of 1,000 to 10,000 riyals can be levied for selling substandard or adulterated fuels.
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2023-09-02 02:53:44
