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Ministerial Decree for the application of mandatory Egyptian standards related to food products (9 pages, in Arabic)
Egypt issued an addendum on 21 October 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/EGY/2. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 14 December 2005.
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Latest notice (G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.42, 21 October 2026)
Draft of The Egyptian Standard ES 3495 for 'Quick– frozen fish sticks (fish fingers), fish portions and fish fillets – breaded or in batter'
Products covered: ICS: 67.120.30 (Fish and fishery products) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 3495 for 'Quick– frozen fish sticks (fish fingers), fish portions and fish fillets – breaded or in batter' (13 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1001/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.2 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others earlier versions of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technical identical with CODEX standard CXS 166 – 1989, adopted in 1989, revised in 1995, 2004, 2017, amended in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2024. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: To be determined. Date of entry into force: To be determined. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@eos.org.eg / eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
Products covered: ICS: 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 608/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES No. 1183-3 'Semi-Hard Cheese Part 3: Edam Cheese' (10 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the draft of this Egyptian standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.12 dated 6 February 2020. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with CXS 265-1966 Formerly CODEX STAN C-4-1966. Adopted in 1966. Revised in 2007 Amended in 2008, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2019. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standard through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Proposed date of adoption: 4 December 2020. Proposed date of entry into force: 15 January 2021 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo – Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/tbteos@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
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AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.42
Draft of The Egyptian Standard ES 3495 for 'Quick– frozen fish sticks (fish fingers), fish portions and fish fillets – breaded or in batter'
Products covered: ICS: 67.120.30 (Fish and fishery products) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 3495 for 'Quick– frozen fish sticks (fish fingers), fish portions and fish fillets – breaded or in batter' (13 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1001/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.2 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others earlier versions of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technical identical with CODEX standard CXS 166 – 1989, adopted in 1989, revised in 1995, 2004, 2017, amended in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2024. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: To be determined. Date of entry into force: To be determined. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@eos.org.eg / eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.41
The Egyptian standard ES 1616 for 'Pasteurized milk '(11 pages, in Arabic).
Products covered:(ICS: 67. 100. 01) Milk and milk products in general This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.209/2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six -month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 1616 for 'Pasteurized milk '(11 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard has been formulated according to National Studies. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian Standard through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 21/9/2026. Date of entry into force: The day following the date of publication in the official gazette. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.40
Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 1185-3 for 'Milk and Water Ices Part 3: Milk Ices with Vegetables Fat (ice cream with vegetables fat)'
Products covered: Ice cream and ice confectionery (ICS: 67.100.40). This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian standard ES 1185-3 for ' Milk and Water Ices Part 3: Milk Ices with Vegetable Fat (ice cream with vegetables fat)' (11 Pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No.515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard has been formulated according to National Studies. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian Standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: To be determined Date of entry into force: To be determined Final date for comments: 60 days from notification Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo – Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.38
The Egyptian Standard ES 1521 for 'Canned Finfish '(13 pages, in Arabic).
Products covered: Fish and fishery Products (ICS 67.120.30) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 57/2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1521 for 'Canned Finfish '(13 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No.515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1001/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.2 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this standard and the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.32 dated 1 July 2025. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with Codex Standard 119 – 1981 (CXS 119- 1981) 'Canned finfish', adopted in 1981, revised in 1995, amended in 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2024. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 22 February 2026 Date of entry into force: The day following the date of publication in the official gazette. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@eos.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.39
The Egyptian standard ES 49 for 'Olive Oils and Olive Pomace Oils'
Products covered: Animal and vegetable fats and oils (ICS: 67.200.10). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.57/2026 (2 Pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 49 for 'Olive Oils and Olive Pomace Oils' (19 pages, in Arabic). This standard cancels and supersedes ES 49-2/2016 for 'Vegetable edible oils part: 2 Olive oils and olive pomace oils'. It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No.515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, and Ministerial Decree No. 256/2016 which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.1 dated 15 August 2016 mandated among others the earlier versions of this standard, and the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/EGY/2/Add.31 dated 5 June 2025. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with Codex Standard CXS 33 'Olive Oils and Olive-Pomace Oils' adopted in 1981, revised in 1989, 2003, 2015, 2017 and 2024, amended in 2009, 2013 and 2021. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian Standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 22 February 2026. Date of entry into force: The day following the date of publication in the official gazette. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.37
The Egyptian standard ES 1623 for 'sterilized and/or UHT milk '(partial amendment).
Products covered: Milk and processed milk products (ICS: 67.100.10). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 373/2025 (1 page, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 1623 for ' sterilized and/or UHT milk ' (partial amendment). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 6/2025 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.36 dated 12 November 2025, mandated among others the earlier versions of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard has been formulated according to National studies. It is worth noting that this standard has been partially modified as follows: Adding the following to item (2/2): 'Raw materials: (Milk and/or Products obtained from milk for use in the types referred to in item (2/1))'. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian Standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 22 October 2025. Date of entry into force: The day following the date of publication in the officialgazette. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo – Egypt E-mail…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.36
The Egyptian standard ES 1623 for ' sterilized and/or UHT milk '
Products covered: Milk and processed milk products (ICS: 67.100.10). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 6/2025 (2 page, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 1623 for ' sterilized and/or UHT milk '(10 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard has been formulated according to National studies. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian Standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 1 January 2025 Date of entry into force: The day following the date of publication in the official gazette. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo – Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.35
The Egyptian Standard ES 1601-2 'wheat - part 2: General principles for Wheat (Triticum Durum Desf.)' (22 pages, in Arabic).
Products covered: ICS 67.060 (Cereals, pulses and derived products) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 247 /2025 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1601-2 'wheat - part 2: General principles for Wheat (Triticum Durum Desf.)' (22 pages, in Arabic). Egyptian Standard ES 1601-2 'wheat - part 2: General principles for Wheat (Triticum Durum Desf.)' cancels and supersedes its last version ES 1601/2005. It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this standard and the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.30 dated 17 January 2025. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with the following: ISO 11051:1994 (confirmed in 2020). Codex Standard CXS 199 'Wheat and durum wheat', adopted in 1995, amended in 2019. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Proposed date of adoption: 11 August 2025. Proposed date of entry into force: The day following the date of publication in the official gazette. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.34
The Egyptian Standard ES 287 'Canned sardine- sardine type products'
Products covered: Fish and fishery Products (ICS 67.120.30) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.248 /2025 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 287 'Canned sardine- sardine type products ' (14 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1001/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.2 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier version of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with Codex Standard CXS 94 'Canned Sardines and sardine- type products', adopted in 1981 (formerly CAC/RS 94-1978), revised in 1995 and 2007, amended in 1979, 1989, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2024. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 11 August 2025. Date of entry into force: The day following the date of publication in the official gazette. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@eos.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.33
The Egyptian Standard ES 154-2 'Milk and its products Part 2: cream and prepared creams'
Products covered: Milk and processed milk products Including dried milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk (ICS code: 67.100.10) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 248 /2025 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 154-2'Milk and its products Part 2: cream and prepared creams' (12 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1001/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.3 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with Codex Standard CXS 288 'Cream and prepared creams', adopted in 1976, revised in 2003, 2008, amended in 2010, 2018, 2022 and 2024. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Proposed date of adoption: 11 August 2025. Proposed date of entry into force: The day following the date of publication in the official gazette. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.32
The Egyptian Standard ES 1521 for 'Canned Finfish '(13 pages, in Arabic).
Products covered: Fish and fishery Products (ICS 67.120.30) This addendum concerns the notification of draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 1521 for 'Canned Finfish '(13 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1001/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.2 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard complies with Codex Standard 119 – 1981 (CXS 119-1981) 'Canned finfish' revised in 1995, amended in 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: To be determined Date of entry into force: To be determined Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@eos.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.31
The draft of Egyptian Standard ES 49-2 'olive oils and olive pomace oils '
Products covered: Animal and vegetable fats and oils (ICS: 67.200.10) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 49-2 'olive oils and olive pomace oils)' (20 pages, in Arabic). This part of this standard cancels and supersedes its last version ES 49-2/2016. It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515 /2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, The Ministerial Decree No. 256/2016 which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.1 dated 15 August 2016, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with Codex Standard for Olive Oils and Olive-Pomace Oils CXS 33-1981 Adopted in 1981. Revised in 1989, 2003, 2015, 2017 and 2024. Amended in 2009, 2013 and 2021. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: To be determined. Date of entry into force: To be determined. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@eos.org.eg / eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.30
The draft of Egyptian Standard ES 1601-2 'wheat - part 2: General principles for Wheat (Triticum Durum Desf.)'
Products covered: ICS 67.060 (Cereals, pulses and derived products): This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 1601-2 'wheat - part 2: General principles for Wheat (Tritium Durum Desf.)' (24 pages, in Arabic). This part Cancels and supersedes its last version ES 1601/2005. It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515 /2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard complies with the following: - ISO 11051:1994 (confirmed in 2020). - Codex Stan CXS 199 Adopted in 1995 (Amended in 2019). Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: To be determined. Date of entry into force: To be determined. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@eos.org.eg / eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.29
The Egyptian Standard ES 889-2 for ' frozen fish part: 2 frozen fish fillets '
Products covered: ICS 67.120.30 (Fish and fishery products) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.447 /2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 889-2 for ' frozen fish part: 2 - frozen fish fillets '(15 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515 /2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technical identical with CODEX STAN 190 -1995 Adopted in 1995. Amended in 2011, 2013, 2014 Revised in 2017. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 7 September 2024 Date of entry into force: 3 October 2024 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.28
The Egyptian Standard ES 889-1 for ' frozen fish part: 1 quick frozen finfish Uneviscrated and eviscerated '
Products covered: ICS 67.120.30 (Fish and fishery products) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.447 /2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 889-1 for ' frozen fish part: 1- quick frozen finfish Uneviscrated and eviscerated '(14 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515 /2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technical identical with CODEX STAN 36-1981 Adopted in 1981. Revised in 1995, Amended in 2013, Revised in 2017 Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 7 September 2024 Date of entry into force: 3 October 2024 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.27
The Egyptian Standard ES 1471 for 'named animal fats'
Products covered: ICS 67.200.10 (Animal and vegetable fats and oils) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.447 /2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1471 for 'named animal fats' (11 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515 /2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with CXS 211-1999 Adopted in 1999. Amended in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2021. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 7 September 2024 Date of entry into force: 3 October 2024 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.26
The Egyptian Standard ES 50-2 for ' Hydrogenated Oils and Margarine - part:2 -Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils'
Products covered: ICS 67.200.10 (Animal and vegetable fats and oils) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.447 /2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 50-2 for ' Hydrogenated Oils and Margarine - part:2 -Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils ' (10 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515 /2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard has been formulated according to National Studies. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 7 September 2024 Date of entry into force: 3 October 2024 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.24
The Egyptian Standard ES 1768 ' blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form'
Products covered: ICS code:67.100.10 (Milk and processed milk products). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 503 /2023 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1768 for 'blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form '(13 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with modification with Codex Standard CXS 251-2006 Amendments 2022. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 18 December 2023 Date of entry into force: 5 January 2024 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.25
The Egyptian Standard ES 1641 for 'Sterilized flavoured sweetened milk '
Products covered: ICS 67.100.10 (Milk and processed milk products). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 503 /2023 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1641 'Sterilized flavoured sweetened milk '(11 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515 /2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard has been formulated according to National Studies. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 18 December 2023 Date of entry into force: 5 January 2024 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.23
The Egyptian Standard ES 1472 'canned salmon fish'
Products covered: ICS: 67.120.30 'Fish and fishery products' This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 503 /2023 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1472 'canned salmon fish' (11 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition ES 1472:2005. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with CXS 3-1981 Revised in 1991, 1995. Amended in 2011, 2013 'Codex Standard for Canned Salmon'. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 18 December 2023 Date of entry into force: 5 January 2024 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.22
The Egyptian Standard ES 4178/2022 'Poultry meat-mechanically separated'
Description: Products covered: ICS: 67.120.20 'Poultry and eggs' This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 396/2022 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4178 'Poultry meat-mechanically separated' (12 pages, in Arabic). The draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.21 dated 31 August 2021. It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition ES 4178:2007. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with: - Regulation (EC) no 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council 'hygiene rules for food of animal origin'. - Technical Regulation No. 1 of 2021 issued by the National Food Safety Authority on 'microbiological criteria for foodstuffs' Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: 4 July 2022. Date of entry into force: 1 August 2022. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.21
Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4178/2021 'Poultry meat-mechanically separated'
Products covered: ICS: 67.120.20 'Poultry and eggs' This addendum concerns the notification of the draft Egyptian Standard ES 4178 'Poultry meat-mechanically separated' (11 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard complies with: - regulation (EC) no 853/2004 of the European parliament and of the council 'hygiene rules for food of animal origin'. - commission regulation (EC) no 2073/2020 'microbiological criteria for foodstuffs' Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Date of adoption: To be determined. Date of entry into force: To be determined. Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.20
The Egyptian Standard ES 1007-3 'Hard Cheese Part 3: Emmental Cheese' (11 Pages, In Arabic).
Products covered: ICS: 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 608/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1007-3 'Hard Cheese Part 3: Emmental Cheese' (11 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the draft of this Egyptian standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.11 dated 6 February 2020. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with CXS 269-1967 Formerly CODEX STAN C 9-1967 – Standard for Emmentaler Adopted in 1967. Revised in 2007. Amended in 2008, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2019. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standard through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Proposed date of adoption: 4 December 2020. Proposed date of entry into force: 15 January 2021 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo – Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/tbteos@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.19
The Egyptian Standard ES 1183-1 'Semi-Hard Cheese, Part 1: Gouda Cheese' (11 Pages, In Arabic).
Products covered: ICS: 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 608/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES No. 1183-1 'Semi-Hard Cheese- Part 1: Gouda Cheese' (11 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the draft of this Egyptian standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.13 dated 6 February 2020. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with CXS 266-1966 Formerly CODEX STAN C-5-1966. Adopted in 2001. Revised in 2007 Amended in 2008, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2019. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standard through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Proposed date of adoption: 4 December 2020 Proposed date of entry into force: 15 January 2021 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo – Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/tbteos@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.18
The Egyptian Standard ES 1183-3 'Semi-Hard Cheese Part 3: Edam Cheese' (10 Pages, In Arabic).
Products covered: ICS: 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 608/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES No. 1183-3 'Semi-Hard Cheese Part 3: Edam Cheese' (10 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the draft of this Egyptian standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.12 dated 6 February 2020. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with CXS 265-1966 Formerly CODEX STAN C-4-1966. Adopted in 1966. Revised in 2007 Amended in 2008, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2019. Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standard through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. Proposed date of adoption: 4 December 2020. Proposed date of entry into force: 15 January 2021 Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from: National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo – Egypt E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/tbteos@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.17
Products covered: ICS 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 173/2020 (1 page, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1007-2for 'hard cheese - part: 2 cheddar cheese' (11 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earl
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.16
Products covered: ICS 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 173/2020 (1 page, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1007-4 for 'hard cheese- part: 4 romi (romy) cheese ' (10 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.15
Products covered: Tea (ICS:67.140.10) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 173/2020 (1 page, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 559-1 for 'Tea and Methods of Analysis and Testing, Part 1: Tea' (9 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among oth
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.14
Products covered: ICS 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Draft Egyptian standard ES 1007-2 'hard cheese - part: 2 cheddar cheese ' (11 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with CODEX STAN C-1/1966 A
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.13
Products covered: ICS 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Draft Egyptian standard ES 1183-1 'semi - hard cheese - part: 1 gouda cheese' (12 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with CODEX STAN C-5/19
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.12
Products covered: ICS 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Draft Egyptian standard ES 1183-3 ' semi - hard cheese - part: 3 edam cheese' (12 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with CODEX STAN C-4/19
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.11
Products covered: ICS 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Draft Egyptian standard ES 1007-3 ' hard cheese- part: 3 emmental cheese' (11 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with CODEX STAN C-9/1967 A
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.10
Products covered: ICS 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Draft Egyptian standard ES 1007-4 'hard cheese- part: 4 romi (romy) cheese ' (10 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard has been formulated according to National studie
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.9
Products covered: Tea (ICS:67.140.10) This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 559-1 'Tea and Methods of Analysis and Testing, Part 1: Tea' (9 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with modification with
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.8
Products covered: Butter (ICS 67.100.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 100/2019 (2 pages, in Arabic), which: Cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 154-6 'milk and milk products part: 6 local- natural buffalo butter' (10 pages, in Arabic). Gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 154-5 'Milk and Dairy Products Part 5: Natural Butter' (10 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.7
Products covered: ICS 67.100.20 (Butter) This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian standard: ES 154-5 'Milk and Dairy Products Part Five: Natural Butter' (10 Pages, In Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with Codex Standa
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.6
Products covered: ICS 67.100.99 (other milk products) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 403/2018 (2 pages, in Arabic) that cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 154-8 'Milk and Dairy Products Part 8: Local –Natural Buffalo Butterfat' (9 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Stan
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.5
Products covered: Vegetables and derived products (ICS 67.080.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 1309/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1629 'Fried Potato '(9 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/2 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier ve
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.3
Products covered: Milk and processed milk products Including dried milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk (ICS 67.100.10) This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: Ministerial Decree No. 1001/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 154-2/2017 'Milk And Its Products Part 2:Cream And Prepared Creams' (11 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Mi
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.2
Products covered: Fish and fishery Products (ICS 67.120.30) This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: Ministerial Decree No. 1001/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the following Egyptian Standards: Egyptian Standard ES 287/2017 on 'canned sardine' (12 pages in Arabic). Egyptian Standard ES1521/2017 on 'Canned Finfish '(11 pages in Arabic). Egyptian Standard ES 34
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.4
Products covered: Prepackaged and prepared foods Including baby food (ICS 67.230) This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: Ministerial Decree No. 1001/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 3284/2017 'Processed Cereal -Based Foods For Infants And Young Children' (15 Pages, In Arabic) Worth mentioning is that Ministerial Decree No. 515/2005 (10 pag
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.1
Products covered: Animal and vegetable fats and oils (ICS: 67.200.10). This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: The Ministerial Decree No. 256/2016 that gives producers and importers a six-month transitional period to comply with Egyptian standard ES No. 49-2/2016 'Olive Oils and Olive Pomace Oils' (15 pages, in Arabic). Egyptian standard ES No. 49-2/2016 supersedes ES No. 49-2/2005 that has already been mandated since 2005 by the Mini
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/EGY/2
Ministerial Decree for the application of mandatory Egyptian standards related to food products (9 pages, in Arabic)
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WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This draft of Egyptian standard specifies the requirements for Aluminium sulfate and gives reference to the analytical methods. It gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of aluminium sulfate (see Annex B of the draft Egyptian…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/603Comments until 20 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This draft of the Egyptian standard specifies the characteristics, requirements and practical information for aluminium chloride anhydrous, aluminium chloride basic, dialuminium chloride pentahydroxide and aluminium chloride hydroxide sulfate used in the treatment of water intended for human…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/602Comments until 20 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This draft of Egyptian standard specifies the requirements for henna leaf powder—intended for use on hair, skin, and nails without any additives—as well as the relevant sampling and testing methods. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard complies with Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/601Comments until 20 December 2026
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