The Bureau Of Qatar Standards is concerned in ensuring that products fulfill standards that commodities in Qatar provide to the level of satisfaction that consumers desire. They not only focus on locally produced items, but, they also inspect imported goods to ensure they satisfy basic standards.

This was established by Decree 15 of 2002 to regulate and control the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, medical products, Electrotechnical products, packaged products, etc. Maintain reference laboratories of International Standards. Promote an effective and efficient well motivated and disciplined workforce.

The Bureau Conduct appropriate tests(where and when necessary) and ensure compliance with standard specifications designated and approved by the Council for effective control of quality of regulated products and their raw materials as well as their production processes in factories and other establishments;

Undertake appropriate investigation into the production premises and raw materials for regulated products and establish relevant quality assurance systems, including certification of the production sites and of the regulated products.

Undertake inspection of imported regulated products and establish relevant quality assurance systems, including certification of the production sites.

Compile standard specifications regulations and guidelines for the production, importation, exportation, sales, distribution and registration of regulated products.

Undertake the registration of food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, medical products, Electrotechnical products, packaged products, etc.

Control the exportation and issue quality certification of products intended for export

Establish and maintain relevant laboratories or other institutions in strategic areas of Qatar as may be necessary for the performance of its functions

Pronounce on the quality and safety of Products after appropriate analysis

Take measures to ensure that the use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances are limited to only medical and scientific purposes

Grant authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as well as other controlled substances Collaborate with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

Advice Governments, the private sector and other interested bodies regarding the quality, safety and regulatory provisions on regulated products.

Issue guidelines, grant approvals and monitor the advertisement of food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, medical products, Electrotechnical products, packaged products, etc

Compile and publish relevant data resulting from the performance of the functions of the Bureau or from other sources

Sponsor such national and International conferences as may be considered appropriate

Liaise with relevant establishments within and outside Qatar in pursuance of its functions and

Carry out such activities as are necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions.

Supervising the provision of health care services.
Providing preventive and curative health services
Supervising the health insurance system.
Supervising hospitals and primary health care centers.
Supervising the treatment of citizens abroad.
Regulating food safety issues.
Spreading and developing health awareness.
Organizing and supervising the establishment of health facilities by the private sector.
Supervising the practice of medical, paramedical and pharmacy professions.
Developing electronic medical strategies and capabilities.
Supporting health care research.
Maintaining a system for preparedness and response to national health emergencies.