Resolution No. 516 of 19 February 2006 defining requirements and conditions for the production, distribution and circulation of bread.

The aim of this Resolution is to regulate the production, distribution and circulation of the special bread prepared from cereals. It is composed of 5 articles. Article 1 defines requirements for the production, distribution and circulation of special bread produced from cereals(wheat, maize, barley, oats and the like) which are: raw materials shall be compatible with the respective Syrian Standardization and Metrology; labels shall be written in Arabic and include the necessary information; wheat used for supply bread should not be utilized as sanitary bread nor for diet either for therapy; cereals shall be packaged in suitable materials for foodstuffs; and, the use of soybeans shall be upon a previous treatment to be suitable for human consumption. Article 2 deals with violations and analysis. The production of therapy bread shall be upon a previous authorization from the Ministry of Public Health. Article 4 contains offences and penalties.