LOCAL MINERAL WATER BOTTLERS SAY ALLOWING IMPORTS

From: The Star (Jordan, Middle East) | Date: August 28, 1997| Author: ILHAM SADIQ | Copyright information


The Star (Jordan, Middle East)

08-28-1997

THE GOVERNMENT'S intention to lift an embargo barring the import of foreign
mineral water by the end of the year may spell the end of the thriving
local bottling industry, according to producers.

Last week, minister of Industry and Trade Dr Hani Al Mulqi said that the
decision to allow import of mineral water from Arab and foreign countries
will be taken by the end of this year. During a two-hour meeti...

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