Made in Bahrain

The ‘Made in Bahrain’ initiative acknowledges products made in Bahrain and aims at developing domestic exports to ensure that local products and services are promoted and recognized in international markets.

 

The initiative positions Bahraini exports globally and highlights Bahrain’s role as a global industrial player.

 

Local businesses who register will have their products be distinguished abroad by buyers from international markets via this trademark. Additionally, they can print and label the Mark in the packaging or wrapping of their registered goods, in addition to all marketing purposes that include both local and international exhibitions.

 

It is a Mark granted to national factories licensed by MOICT where items produced are made of 35% or more of domestic content. This Mark is given to catalyze Bahraini industry through supporting local production and bringing consumers closer to the national product.

The Aims of The Mark:

  • Diversifying income sources and heightening the contribution of non-oil sectors in the national economy.
  • Supporting the national product by instilling 3 main principles: fairness, sustainability and competitiveness.
  • Bringing consumers closer to the national product and building confidence in local industrial capabilities.
  • Substituting the imported products with the national product.
  • Promoting the national product in the local, regional and international markets.
  • Encouraging factories to produce premium products of high quality and value.

The Validity of The Mark:

  • One (1) year, such term should be in line with the entity’s industrial registration validity.

Requirements of Granting 'Made in Bahrain' Mark to National Factories:

  • The factory must hold an active license and industrial registration.
  • The domestic content must be equivalent to 35% or higher in the national products made by the entity.
  • Registering via the MOICT’s website.

Terms and Conditions of the Utilizing the Mark:

  • The Mark can be printed on, stuck to, hung or engraved on the various outer packaging or wrapping of the registered products.
  • The Mark can be used in all marketing, advertisement and promoting activities and content directly related to the registered products.
  • The Mark cannot be used for non-registered products.
  • The Mark is not be adjusted, added to or manipulated in any of its components or colors in any manner.
  • The Mark is not to be used with issuing any general information on the company or the factory or with regards to any non-registered products.
  • The space around the Mark should not be filled with any other Marks or brands pertinent to the company or the factory or any other icons.
  • The Mark is not to be used as part of the company or entity’s brand.
  • The Mark is not to be used without obtaining the relevant certificate on the basis of achieving the required 35% or more of domestic content in the produced items.

Local businesses can apply for the ‘Made in Bahrain’ Mark by accessing the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism website and following the instructions. To apply: Click Here

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