Doha: Ministry of Commerce and Industry yesterday unveiled the new logo for branding Qatari products.
In a video on its social media channels, the ministry unveiled the logo, which shows the Qatar flag with 'Qatari product' written in both English and Arabic.
Manufacturers, producers and outlets have been given a grace period of six months to get the new logo on their products and everyone is expected to adhere to this timescale.
The video further stated the terms of use for the logo.
All manufacturers and producers as well as sales outlets who have obtained necessary approvals and official licenses are allowed to use the logo.
The logo can be placed on advertising publications and materials for marketing purposes.
The logo can be used on all locally manufactured and semi-manufactured products.
The logo can be applied on the front cover of the product's packaging or any other side that is clearly visible to the consumer but should not be placed under the product.
Adherence to the design guidelines is mandatory and changing the shape or content of the logo is not permitted.
Logo stickers can be placed on shipping and distribution vehicles and must be designed to be proportional to the vehicle's size.
