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Ministerial Decree for the application of mandatory Egyptian standards related to chemical, textile and engineering products (25 pages, in Arabic)
Egypt issued an addendum on 21 October 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/EGY/3. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn.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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Chemical, textile and engineering products
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.108, 21 October 2026)
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Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4 for 'Aluminium sulfate (solid) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption'
Products covered: Chemicals for purification of water (ICS code(s): 71.100.80). This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4for 'Aluminium sulfate (solid) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption'; (18 page(s), in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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 EN 878:2016. 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 13.220.10 (Fire Fighting) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 339/2020 (1 page, in Arabic) which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 734 'Portable dry chemical powder fire extinguishers' and its latest version until 31 December 2020 or the issuance of a new version, whichever is nearest. Worth mentioning is that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the Egyptian standard ES 734. Relevant documents: - Ministerial Decree No. 339/2020 - ISO 4706, ISO 7165, EN 3-7, EN 3-8, EN 3-10. Directive 97/23/EC 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: 11 July 2020 Proposed date of entry into force: 4 August 2020 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
Every notice about this measure published here, newest first. Each one is the notifying member's own text.
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.108
Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4 for 'Aluminium sulfate (solid) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption'
Products covered: Chemicals for purification of water (ICS code(s): 71.100.80). This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4for 'Aluminium sulfate (solid) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption'; (18 page(s), in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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 EN 878:2016. 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/3/Add.106
The Egyptian Standard ES 8058 for 'Energy Efficiency of household electrical appliances - methods for measuring and calculating energy efficiency of domestic ovens'; (34 page(s), in Arabic).
Products covered: (ICS:97.040.20) Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances. This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 208/2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve –month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 8058 for 'Energy Efficiency of household electrical appliances - methods for measuring and calculating energy efficiency of domestic ovens' (34 page(s), in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.6 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions 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. Proposed date of adoption: 21/9/ 2026. 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: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: +…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.107
The Egyptian Standard ES 21-1 for 'Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 1: General requirements and methods of test'; (31 page(s), in Arabic).
Products covered: (ICS: 29.220.20) Acid secondary cells and batteries, (ICS: 43.040.10 Electrical and electronic equipment). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.208/2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six–month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 21-1 for 'Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 1: General requirements and methods of test'; (31 page(s), in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, and Ministerial Decree No.1000/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.5 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IEC 60095-1/2018. 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: 21/9/ 2026. 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: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.105
The Egyptian Standard ES 164 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances working for use with liquified petroleum gases'.
Description: Products covered: ICS: 97.040.20 (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.159/2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) that extends the transitional period granted to producers and importers to abide by the mandatory Egyptian Standards ES 164 for domestic cooking appliances working for use with liquified petroleum gases for another six month starting from 7/7/2026. It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 dated 10 January 2018 and the Ministerial Decree No. 58/2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.101, G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.102, G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.103, G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.104 dated 25 March 2026 mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard and the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.100 dated 7 January 2026. Worth mentioning is that the following: The Standard ES 164-1-1 adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-1:2025. The Standard ES 164-1-2 has been formulated according to National studies. The Standard ES 164-1-3 adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-21:2025. The Standard ES 164-1-4 adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-22:2025 Producers and importers are kept informed of any…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.101
The Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-4 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-4: Particular requirements for ovens and compartment grills'
Products covered: ICS: 97.040.20 (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.58/2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve -month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-4 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-4: Particular requirements for ovens and compartment grills'(45 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 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/3/Add.100 dated 7 January 2026. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-22:2025. 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:22 February 2026. 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.102
The Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-3 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-3: Particular requirements for gas hobs, gas grills and gas griddles'
Products covered: ICS: 97.040.20 (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.58/2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve - month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-3 for ' Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-3: Particular requirements for gas hobs, gas grills and gas griddles '(40 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 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/3/Add.99 dated 7 January 2026. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-21:2025. 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:22 February 2026. 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.103
The Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-2 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances- safety — part 1-2: 'normative requirements and rational use of energy'
Products covered: (ICS: 97.040.20) Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances. This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.58 /2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-2 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances- safety — part 1-2: normative requirements and rational use of energy ' (18 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 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/3/Add.98 dated 7 January 2026. 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. Proposed date of adoption: 22 February 2026. 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.104
The Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-1 for ' Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-1: General requirements'
Products covered: (ICS: 97.040.20) Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances. This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.58/2026 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve -month transitional period to abide by Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-1 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-1: General requirements'(88 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 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/3/Add.97 dated 7 January 2026. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-1:2025. 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: 22 February 2026. 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/3/Add.100
The draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-4 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-4: Particular requirements for ovens and compartment grills'
Products covered: ICS: 97.040.20 (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances). This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-4 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-4: Particular requirements for ovens and compartment grills'(45 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-22:2025. 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: To be determined. Proposed 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/3/Add.99
The draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-3 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-3: Particular requirements for gas hobs, gas grills and gas griddles'
Products covered: ICS: 97.040.20 (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances). This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-3 for ' Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-3: Particular requirements for gas hobs, gas grills and gas griddles '(40 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-21:2025 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: To be determined. Proposed 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/3/Add.98
The draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-2 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances- safety — part 1-2: normative requirements'
Products covered: (ICS: 97.040.20) Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances. This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-2 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances- safety — part 1-2: normative requirements ' (21 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions 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. Proposed date of adoption: To be determined. Proposed 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/3/Add.97
The draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-1 for ' Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-1: General requirements'(88 pages, in English).
Products covered: (ICS: 97.040.20) Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances. This addendum concerns the notification of the draft Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-1 for 'Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-1: General requirements'(88 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-1:2025. 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: To be determined. Proposed 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/3/Add.96
The Egyptian Standard ES 4567 'paper and board for recycling'
Products covered: ICS: 85.060 (Paper and board). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 372 /2025 (1 page, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4567 'paper and board for recycling '(30 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No.1308/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.13 dated 21 February 2018, mandated among others the earlier version of this standard and the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.91 dated 12 May 2025. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with the following: EN 643/2014. IS 17317/2019. 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: 22 October 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: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.95
The Egyptian Standard ES 182-4 'polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450 / 750 v - part 4: sheathed cables for fixed wiring'
Products covered: ICS code: 29.060.20 (Cables). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 246 /2025 (5 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 182-4 'polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450 / 750 v - part 4: sheathed cables for fixed wiring' (13 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (12 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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/3/Add.87 dated 18 December 2024. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IEC 60227-4 /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: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.94
The Egyptian Standard ES 182-3 'Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to 450/750 V - Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring'
Products covered: ICS code: 29.060.20 (Cables) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 246 /2025 (5 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian StandardES 182-3 'Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to 450/750 V - Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring' (22 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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/3/Add.86 dated 18 December 2024. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IEC 60227–3 / 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: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.93
The Egyptian Standard ES 182-1 'Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 1: General requirements' (28 pages in Arabic).
Products covered: ICS: 29.060.20 (Cables). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 246 /2025 (5 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 182-1 'Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V PART 1: General requirements' (28 pages in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, the Ministerial Decree No.1000/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.7 dated 10 January 2018 and the Ministerial Decree No. 197/2023 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.58 dated 10 August 2023, mandated among others the earlier versions of this standard and the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.88 dated 18 December 2024. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IEC 60227-1/2024. 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.92
Minister of Industry and Transport Decree No. 112/2025 and Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Decree No. 148/2025
Products covered: Equipments and parts which can be fitted and/ or be used on wheeled vehicles (Door locks, Headlights (Lanterns), Light bulbs, Speedometers, Pneumatic tires, Brakes, Horns, Exhaust purifiers, Indirect vision devices (mirrors)) This addendum concerns the notification of: Minister of Industry and Transport Decree No. 112/2025 (1 page, in Arabic) which cancels the obligation to comply with the standards on Equipments and parts which can be fitted and/ or be used on wheeled vehicles (engineering goods and products) specified in List 44 of Ministerial Decree No. 32 / 2010 (3 pages, in Arabic). Based on this update Decree No. 148/2025 (2 pages, in Arabic) of the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade was issued to amend Item No. (11) of Annex (3) attached to the Executive Regulation of Law No. 118 for year 1975 on import and export issued by Ministerial Decree No. 770/2005 which formerly required compliance with these standards as a condition for import clearance of those goods. Ministerial Decree No.148/2025 now specifies the conditions for visual inspection of the specified goods and products subject to the provisions of the Agreement concerning the Adoption of Harmonized Technical United Nations Regulations for Wheeled Vehicles, equipments and parts which can be fitted and/ or be used on wheeled vehicles. Minister of Industry and Transport Decree No. 112/2025 Date of adoption: 8 April 2025. Date of entry into force: 12 May 2025. Minister of Investment and…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.91
Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4567 for 'paper and board for recycling '
Products covered: ICS: 85.060 (Paper and board) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4567 for' paper and board for recycling '(30 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No.1308/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.13 dated 21 February 2018, mandated among others the earlier version of this standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard complies with the following: EN 643/2014; IS 17317/2019 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/3/Add.90
Draft of Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1 'Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements' (partial amendment in 1 page, in Arabic).
Products covered: (ICS:91.100.10) Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar This addendum concerns the notification of draft of Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1 'Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements.' (partial amendment in 1 page, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 298 /2023 (1 page, in Arabic) and the Ministerial Decree No.326/2023 (1 page, in Arabic) which were formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.60 dated 27 September 2023, the Ministerial Decree No. 189 /2023 (1 page, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.57 dated 14 July 2023 and the Ministerial Decree No. 561/2022 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.53 dated 20 December 2022, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Egyptian standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard has been partially modified as follows: Table (1) The 27 products in the family of common cements CEMII- Portland – pozzolana cement Main types Notation of the products (types of common cement) Clinker Blast- furnace slag Silica fume Pozzolana Fly ash Burnt shale Limestone Minor additional constituents natural Natural calcined Sillceous calcareous k S D P Q V W T L LL CEMII portland – pozzolana cement CEMII/A-P 78-94 - - 6-22 - - - - - - 0-5 CEMII/B-P 65-77 - - 23-35 - - - - - - 0-5 Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.89
The Egyptian Standard ES 1561 ' pure Ammonium nitrate for explosives '.
Description: Products covered: Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks (ICS code(s): 71.100.30). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 7 /2025 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1561 ' pure Ammonium nitrate for explosives '; (24 page(s), in Arabic) It should be noted that the draft of Egyptian standard ES 1561 was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.83 dated 15 July 2024, and the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IS 4668/1985 (Reaffirmed 2011) 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/3/Add.88
Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 182-1 'Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V PART 1: General requirements'
Products covered: ICS: 29.060.20 (Cables) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 182-1' Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V PART 1: General requirements '(28 pages in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No.1000/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.7 and the Ministerial Decree No. 197/2023 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.58 dated 10 August 2023, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with IEC 60227-1/2024 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: 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/3/Add.87
Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 182-4 'polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450 / 750 v part 4: sheathed cables for fixed wiring'
Products covered: ICS: 29.060.20 (Cables) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian standard ES 182-4 'polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to 450/750 v part 4- sheathed cables for fixed wiring '(13 pages in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (12 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical to IEC 60227-4 /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: 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/3/Add.86
Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 182-3' Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to 450/750 V - Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring'
Products covered: ICS: 29.060.20 (Cables) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 182-3' Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to 450/750 V - Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring '(22 pages in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with IEC 60227 – 3 / 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: 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/3/Add.85
Draft of Egyptian standard ES 328 'ball point pens and refills' (17 page(s), in Arabic)
Products covered: (ICS: 97.180) Miscellaneous domestic and commercial equipment This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of Egyptian standard ES 328 'ball point pens and refills' (17 page(s), in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, the standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/37 dated 16 May 2013, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with - ISO 12757-1:2017, ISO 12757-2:1998. 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/3/Add.84
The Egyptian Standard ES 695-1 for 'carbon dioxide as fire extinguishing media for fire protection - specification'
Products covered: (ICS code(s): 13.220.10) Fire-fighting This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.444/2024 (1 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 695-1 for 'carbon dioxide as fire extinguishing media for fire protection - specification' (23 page(s), in Arabic) It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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/3/Add.74 dated 2 May 2024. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IS 15222/2002 (Reaffirmed 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/3/Add.83
The draft of Egyptian Standard ES 1561 ' pure Ammonium nitrate for explosives '
Products covered: Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks (ICS code(s): 71.100.30) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of Egyptian Standard ES 1561 ' pure Ammonium nitrate for explosives '; (24 page(s), in Arabic) This standard cancels and supersedes ES 1561/ 2005. It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with IS 4668/1985 (Reaffirmed 2011) 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: To be determined. Proposed 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.82
Ministerial Decree No.141/2024 which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 4761/2005
Products covered: Dental Equipment (ICS code(s): 11.060.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 141/2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 4761/2005 'Dental units '(37 pages, in English). It should be noted that this standard was replaced by ES 4761-1 for ' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 1 - general requirements ' which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.75 dated 29 May 2024 and ES 4761-2 for' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 2 - air, water, suction and wastewater systems ' which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.76 dated 29 May 2024. Worth mentioning is that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this standard. 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: 22 April 2024 Date of entry into force: 22 May 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/3/Add.81
Ministerial Decree No.141/2024 which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 4759/2018.
Products covered: Dental Equipment (ICS code(s): 11.060.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 141/2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 4759/2018' Dentistry-patient chair'(14 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that this standard was replaced by ES 4761-1 for 'dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 1 - general requirements' which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.75 dated 29 May 2024. Worth mentioning is that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 102/2019 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.18 dated 13 May 2019, mandated among others the earlier versions of this standard. 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: 22 April 2024 Date of entry into force: 22 May 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/3/Add.80
Ministerial Decree No.141/2024 which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 273-4/2005
Products covered: (ICS 71.060) Inorganic chemicals This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 141/2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 273-4 /2005 'sodium chloride for chemical analysis - part: 4 inspection and test methods '(22 pages, in English). It should be noted that this standard was replaced by ES 273-3 for ' sodium chloride- part: 3 -analytical reagent- requirements and test methods 'which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.77 dated 30 May 2024. Worth mentioning is that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this standard. 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: 22 April 2024 Date of entry into force: 22 May 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/3/Add.79
The Egyptian Standard ES 4758 for 'dentistry - operator's stool'
Products covered: Dental Equipment (ICS code(s): 11.060.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.142/2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4758 for ' dentistry - operator's stool ' (15 page(s), in Arabic) It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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/3/Add.67 dated 11 March 2024. Worth mentioning is that standard is technically identical with ISO 7493/2006 (confirmed 2020). 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 April 2024 Date of entry into force: 22 May 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/3/Add.78
The Egyptian Standard ES 537-1 for 'Comfort fans and regulators for household and similar purposes - Methods for measuring performance'
Products covered: (ICS code: 23.120) Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.142/2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 537-1 for 'Comfort fans and regulators for household and similar purposes - Methods for measuring performance' (27 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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/3/Add.66 dated 11 March 2024. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IEC 60879:2019 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: 22 April 2024 Date of entry into force: 22 May 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/3/Add.77
The Egyptian Standard ES 273-3 for ' sodium chloride- part: 3 -analytical reagent- requirements and test methods'
Products covered: (ICS 71.060) Inorganic chemicals This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.142/2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 273-3 for ' sodium chloride- part: 3 -analytical reagent- requirements and test methods ' (22 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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/3/Add.61 dated 13 October 2023. Worth mentioning is that standard is technically identical with IS 4408 / 1979 (Reaffirmed 2010) 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 April 2024 Date of entry into force: 22 May 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/3/Add.76
The Egyptian Standard ES 4761-2 for ' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 2 - air, water, suction and wastewater systems '
Products covered: Dental Equipment (ICS code(s): 11.060.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.141/2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4761-2 for ' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 2 - air, water, suction and wastewater systems '(41 page(s), in Arabic) It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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/3/Add.73 dated 4 April 2024. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with ISO 7494-2/2022. 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: 22 April 2024 Date of entry into force: 22 May 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/3/Add.75
The Egyptian Standard ES 4761-1 for ' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 1 - general requirements'
Products covered: Dental Equipment (ICS code(s): 11.060.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.141/2024 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4761-1 for' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 1 - general requirements '; (26 page(s), in Arabic) It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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/3/Add.72 dated 4 April 2024. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with ISO 7494-1/2018 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: 22 April 2024 Date of entry into force: 22 May 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/3/Add.74
The draft of Egyptian Standard ES 695-1 'carbon dioxide as fire extinguishing media for fire protection - specification'
Products covered: (ICS code(s): 13.220.10) Fire-fighting This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of Egyptian Standard ES 695-1 'carbon dioxide as fire extinguishing media for fire protection - specification' (23 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with IS 15222/2002 (Reaffirmed 2017). 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: To be determined. Proposed 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.73
The draft of Egyptian Standard ES 4761-2 ' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 2 - air, water, suction and wastewater systems '
Products covered: Dental Equipment (ICS code(s): 11.060.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of Egyptian Standard ES 4761-2 ' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 2 - air, water, suction and wastewater systems ' (41 page(s), in Arabic) This standard cancels and supersedes ES 4761/ 2005 and ES 4759 /2018 It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard and the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4759 was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.11 dated 10 January 2018. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with ISO 7494-2/2022 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: To be determined. Proposed 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.72
The draft of Egyptian Standard ES 4761-1 ' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 1 - general requirements '
Products covered: Dental Equipment (ICS code(s): 11.060.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of Egyptian Standard ES 4761-1 ' dentistry - stationary dental units and dental patient chairs- part: 1 - general requirements '; (26 page(s), in Arabic) This standard cancels and supersedes ES 4761/ 2005 and ES 4759 /2018 It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard and the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4759 was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.11 dated 10 January 2018. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with ISO 7494-1/2018 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: To be determined. Proposed 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.71
The Egyptian Standard ES 3479-2 for 'unleaded gasoline 95 octane'
Products covered: Petroleum products in general (ICS code: 75.080) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 502 /2023 (4 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 3479-2 for 'unleaded gasoline 95 octane' (17 pages, in Arabic) This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition in 2010 and its partial modification in 2018. It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and Ministerial Decree No.477/2018 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.15 dated 4 September 2018 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard and the Draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.56 dated 6 February 2023. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with modification with BS EN 228:2017. 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: 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.70
The Egyptian Standard ES 3479-1 for 'unleaded gasoline 80, 90, 92 octane'
Products covered: Petroleum products in general (ICS: 75.080) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 502 /2023 (4 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 3479-1 'unleaded gasoline 80, 90, 92 octane' (14 pages, in Arabic) This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition in 2010 and its partial modification in 2018. It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and Ministerial Decree No.477/2018 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.15 dated 4 September 2018 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard and the Draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.55 dated 6 February 2023. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with modification of ASTM D 4814 / 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: 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.69
The Egyptian Standard ES 1577 for 'Crystal glass' (partial amendment).
Products covered: (ICS code: 81.040.10) Raw materials and raw glass This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 499 /2023 (4 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1577 for 'Crystal glass' (partial amendment in 1 page, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 102/2019 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.18 dated 13 May 2019, mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard has been partially modified in the following items: item (9) marking - Adding the following Items: 9/1 The following information is mainly written in Arabic and may add any other foreign language in a clear and legible manner on the packaging. 9/1/1 Country of origin 9/1/2 Manufacturer’s name and his trademark 9/1/3 Glass type (crystal) with the addition of special marks 9/1/4 Instructions for use, provided that the phrase 'Do not use with drinks or hot foods' should be written. 9/2 The following special marks are shown on the product/unit as shown in Table No. (3). Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with BS 3828 /2005 (2012) 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.68
The Egyptian Standard ES 949-3 for' Plywood -part: 3 - bonding quality - test methods and requirements'
Products covered: (ICS code: 79.060.10) Plywood This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 499 /2023 (4 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 949-3 for 'Plywood -part: 3 - bonding quality - test methods and requirements' (26 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 12466-1:2007/AMD1:2013 (2018), ISO 12466-2/2007 (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/3/Add.67
The draft of Egyptian Standard ES 4758 'dentistry - operator's stool'
Products covered: Dental Equipment (ICS code(s): 11.060.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of Egyptian Standard ES 4758 ' dentistry - operator's stool ' (15 page(s), in Arabic) This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition in 2005. It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with ISO 7493/2006 (confirmed 2020). 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: To be determined. Proposed 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.66
Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 537-1 for 'Comfort fans and regulators for household and similar purposes - Methods for measuring performance'
Products covered: (ICS code: 23.120) Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES537-1 for 'Comfort fans and regulators for household and similar purposes - Methods for measuring performance' (27 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with IEC 60879:2019 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@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.65
The Egyptian Standard ES 378 for 'Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for washing machines'
Products covered: (ICS code:97.060) Laundry appliances, (ICS code:13.120) Domestic safety This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.499/2023 (4 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 378 for ' Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for washing machines' (44 pages, in Arabic). This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition ES 378/2005. It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IEC 60335-2-7:2019 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: 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/3/Add.64
The Egyptian Standard ES 949-4 for 'plywood —part 4: vocabulary '
Products covered: (ICS: 01.040.79) Wood technology (Vocabularies), (ICS: 79.060.10) Plywood This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 499 /2023 (4 pages, in Arabic) that gives producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 949-4 for' plywood —part 4: vocabulary ' (18 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 2074:2007(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: 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/3/Add.63
The Egyptian Standard ES 1425 'multilayer board'
Products covered: (ICS 85.060) Paper and board This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 499 /2023 (4 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1425 'multilayer board' (16 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.51 dated 14 December 2022. 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. Proposed date of adoption: 18 December 2023. Proposed 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/3/Add.61
The draft of The Egyptian Standard ES 273-3 ' sodium chloride- part: 3 -analytical reagent- requirements and test methods '
Products covered: (ICS 71.060) Inorganic chemicals. This addendum concerns the notification of draft of Egyptian Standard ES 273-3 ' sodium chloride- part: 3 -analytical reagent- requirements and test methods ' (22 pages, in Arabic). This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition in 2005. It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IS 4408 / 1979 (Reaffirmed 2010) 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: 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.62
The Egyptian Standard ES 382-2 'Ethyl Alcohol- part2: Alcohol Denaturants – Specification' '(partial amendment).
Products covered: (ICS 71.100.80) Chemicals for purification of water This addendum concerns the notification of draft of Egyptian Standard ES 382-2 'Ethyl Alcohol- part2: Alcohol Denaturants – Specification' (partial amendment in 1 page, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 524/2021 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.49 dated 14 February 2022 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard has been partially modified in the following items: - Introduction: The following is added: - Annex F indicates the deviation from IS 4117/2008 - Annex (b) table (b/1) adds the following: 1- In case of using SD11a (0.125 litre Tertiary butyl alcohol + 0.468 g Denatonium benzoate) For every 100 litres of ethyl alcohol with a concentration of 95 % in the production of ethylene gas, the following must be followed: - Producing and importing companies must adhere to the proportions listed in the above formula for the production of Ethylene Gas. - In case of, non-compliance with the above-mentioned formula converted alcohol will be treated as non-converted alcohol. - Regarding, the SD11a copy plate used in the conversion of ethyl alcohol to produce ethylene gas. Customs, tax authorities and other regulatory authorities must verify the actual user, the end usage, the determined end usage and the quantity required for the product or the processes applied before this formula is…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.60
The Ministerial Decree No. 298 /2023 and The Ministerial Decree No. 326 /2023 for Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1 'Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements.'
Products covered: (ICS:91.100.10) Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 298 /2023 (1 page, in Arabic) postponing implementation of Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1' Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements' (48 pages, in Arabic) for one year starting from 1/9/2023 and the Ministerial decree No.326/2023 (1 page, in Arabic) amending the Egyptian standard (ES 4756-1) number as stated in Ministerial Decree No. 298/2023 to become ES 4756-1/2022, noting that the previous version of the Egyptian Standard (ES 4756-1/2013) will be valid until 31/8/2024. It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 561/2022 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.53 dated 20 December 2022 and the Ministerial Decree No. 189 /2023 (1 page, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.57 dated 14 July 2023 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian standard. 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: 31 August 2023. Proposed date of entry into force: 1 September 2023. 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.59
The Egyptian Standard ES 537-2: 'safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances Part2: particular requirements for fans '.
Products covered: ICS: 23.120 Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners- ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 197 /2023 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 537-2 ' safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances Part2: particular requirements for fans '(19 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.52 dated 14 December 2022. This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition in 2005 Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IEC 60335-2-80/2015. 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: 6 June 2023. Proposed date of entry into force: 5 July 2023 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg /eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.58
The Egyptian Standard ES 182-1 'Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements'
This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 197 /2023 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 182-1 'Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements' (29 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1000/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add7 dated 10 January 2018 mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IEC 60227-1/2007. 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: 6 June 2023. Proposed date of entry into force: 5 July 2023 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg /eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.57
The Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1 ' Cement-part 1: composition,specifications and conformity criteria for common cements' (48 pages, in Arabic)
Description: Products covered: (ICS:91.100.10) Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 189 /2023 (1 page, in Arabic) that Extends the deadline for reconciling the conditions mentioned in Ministerial decree No. 561 of 2022 for another three months ending on 5 September 2023 to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1' Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements.' (48 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 561/2022 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.53 dated 20 December 2022 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian standard. 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: 1 June 2023. Proposed date of entry into force: 6 September 2023. 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.56
The draft of Egyptian Standard ES 3479-2 'unleaded gasoline 95 octane'
Products covered: Petroleum products in general (ICS 75.080) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of Egyptian Standard ES 3479-2 'unleaded gasoline 95 octane' (17 pages, in Arabic) This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition in 2010 and its partial modification in 2018. It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and Ministerial Decree No.477/2018 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.15 dated 4 September 2018 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with modification with BS EN 228:2017. 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: To be determined. Proposed 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.55
The draft of Egyptian Standard ES 3479-1 'unleaded gasoline 80, 90, 92 octane'
Products covered: Petroleum products in general (ICS 75.080) This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of Egyptian Standard ES 3479-1 'unleaded gasoline 80, 90, 92 octane' (14 pages, in Arabic) This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition in 2010 and its partial modification in 2018. It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and Ministerial Decree No.477/2018 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.15 dated 4 September 2018 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with modification of ASTM D 4814 / 2021. 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: To be determined. Proposed 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.54
The Egyptian Standard ES 4756-2 'Cement - Part 2: Assessment and verification of constancy of performance'
Products covered: (ICS:91.100.10) Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 561/2022 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4756-2 'Cement - Part 2: Assessment and verification of constancy of performance' (26 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.42 dated 30 March 2021 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with EN 197-2/2020. This standard cancels and replaces its last version adopted in 2020. 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: 17 November 2022 Proposed date of entry into force: 6 December 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg /eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.53
The Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1 ' Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements.'
Products covered: (ICS:91.100.10) Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 561 /2022 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1 ' Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements.' (48 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with modification with EN 197-1/2011. This standard cancels and replaces its last version adopted in 2013. 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: 17 November 2022. Proposed date of entry into force: 6 December 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg /eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.52
Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 537-2: 'safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances particular requirements '(20 pages, in Arabic).
Products covered: ICS: 23.120 Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners- ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 537-2 ' safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances particular requirements Part:2 Safety Requirements ' (20 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with IEC 60335-2-80/2015 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/3/Add.51
The Egyptian Standard ES 1425 'multilayer board' (16 pages, in Arabic)
Products covered: (ICS 85.060) Paper and board This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 1425 'multilayer board' (16 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft 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. Proposed date of adoption: To be determined. Proposed 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 Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504 E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg / eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website:
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.50
The Egyptian Standard ES 1539 'paints and varnishes-requirement of emulsion water-based paints for interior and exterior surfaces '
Products covered: Paints and varnishes (ICS 87.040) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 221/2021 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1539 'paints and varnishes-requirement of emulsion water-based paints for interior and exterior surfaces ' (13 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 174/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.34 dated 4 June 2020 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition in 2020. 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: 20 May 2021. Date of entry into force: 14 June 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
CorrigendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Rev.1/Corr.1
The Ministerial Decree No. 221 /2021(2 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 1539 'Paints and varnishes-requirement of emulsion water based paints for interior and exterior surfaces '
The notification G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Rev.1 was circulated in error and is therefore null and void. The information contained therein will be circulated as an addendum to G/TBT/N/EGY/3.
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.49
The Egyptian Standard ES 382-2 'Ethyl Alcohol- part2: Alcohol Denaturants – Specification' (47 pages, in Arabic).
Products covered: (ICS 71.100.80) Chemicals for purification of water This addendum concerns the notification of Ministerial Decree No. 524/2021 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 382-2 'Ethyl Alcohol- part 2: Alcohol Denaturants – Specification' (47 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this standard,and its draft was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.38 dated 10 November 2020. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with IS 4117/2008. 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: 24 August 2021 Proposed date of entry into force: 25 November 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.48
The Egyptian Standard ES 1190 ' WC And Urinal Flushing Cisterns '
Products covered: Sanitary installations (ICS: 91.140.70) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 223 /2021 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1190 ' WC And Urinal Flushing Cisterns ' (46 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with EN 14055:2018. 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: 20 May 2021. Proposed date of entry into force: 14 June 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.47
The Egyptian Standard ES 42 ' calcium silicate brick (sand-lime brick)- requirements '
Description: Products covered: Mineral materials and products (ICS: 91.100.15) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 223 /2021 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 42 ' calcium silicate brick (sand-lime brick)- requirements ' (11 pages, in Arabic). This standard cancels and supersedes its last edition in 2005. It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with modification with ASTM C73/2017. 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: 20 May 2021. Proposed date of entry into force: 14 June 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.46
The Egyptian Standard ES 573 'Aluminium Cookware for use on top of a stove, cooker or hob'
Products covered: ICS 97.040.60 - Cookware, cutlery and flatware, ICS 77.150.10 - Aluminium products This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 223 /2021 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian StandardES 573 'Aluminium Cookware for use on top of a stove, cooker or hob' (40 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian standard and its draft was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.39 dated14 December 2020. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with EN 12983-1/2000 +A1/2004. 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: 20 May 2021. Proposed date of entry into force: 14 June 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.45
The Egyptian Standard ES 353-4 'Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products – Part 4: patterned glass'
Products covered: ICS 81.040.20 (Glass in building) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 223/2021 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 353-4 'Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products – Part 4: patterned glass' (15 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard and its draft was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.30 dated 5 March 2020. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with EN 572-5/2012 Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette. A Proposed date of adoption: 20 May 2021. Proposed date of entry into force: 14 June 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.44
The Egyptian Standard ES 3603 'Gas cylinders — High pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles' (91 pages, in Arabic).
Products covered: (ICS 43.060.40) Fuel systems, (ICS 23.020.35) Gas cylinders. This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 (3 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 3603 'Gas cylinders — High pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles' (91 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the draft of this Egyptian standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.37 dated 5 October 2020. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with modification with ISO 11439:2013 (confirmed 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: 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.43
The Egyptian Standard ES 3443 'Gas cylinders — Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) — Design and construction' (45 pages, in Arabic).
Products covered: (ICS:23.020.35) Gas cylinders, (ICS 75.200) Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 (3 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 3443 'Gas cylinders — Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) — Design and construction' (45 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the draft of this Egyptian standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.36 dated 5 October 2020. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with modification with ISO 22991:2004 (confirmed in 2018). 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: 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.42
The Egyptian Standard ES 4756-2 'Cement - Part 2: Assessment and verification of constancy of performance' (26 pages, in English).
Products covered: (ICS:91.100.10) Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 (3 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4756-2 'Cement - Part 2: Assessment and verification of constancy of performance' (26 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of EN 197-2:2020 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: 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.41
The Egyptian Standard ES 1595-2 'Rubber Gloves Used For Medical Purposes Part 2: Single – Use Medical Examination Gloves Made From Rubber Latex Or Rubber Solution' (21 pages, in English).
Products covered: (ICS 11.140) Hospital equipment, (ICS 83.140.99) Other rubber and plastics products. This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 (3 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1595-2 'Rubber Gloves Used For Medical Purposes Part 2: Single – Use Medical Examination Gloves Made From Rubber Latex Or Rubber Solution ' (21 pages, in English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 11193-1 /2020. 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: 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/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.40
Draft of the Egyptian Standard No. ES 734 'Portable dry chemical powder fire extinguishers'
Products covered (ICS 13.220.10) Fire Fighting This addendum concerns the notification of new Draft Egyptian Standard No. ES 734 'Portable dry chemical powder fire extinguishers' (69 pages, in Arabic). This draft specifies the principal requirements intended to ensure the safety, reliability of portable fire extinguishers, as well as determine the characteristics, minimum performance requirements, manufacturing and design, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests, test methods, maintenance and conformity assessment procedures for Portable dry chemical powder fire extinguishers of capacities 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 kg, having a total mass of up to 25 kg when fully charged and packed, including vehicle fire extinguishers. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is a local specification that fits Egyptian nature, climate and comply with the following international and European standards: ISO 7165:2017 (third edition), EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, EN 3-8:2006, EN 3-10:2009, DIN EN 3-7:2007, DS EN 3-8:2007 COR 2008. 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: To be determined. Proposed 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.39
Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 573 'Aluminum Cookware for use on top of a stove, cooker or hob'
Products covered: ICS 97.040.60 - Cookware, cutlery and flatware, ICS 77.150.10 - Aluminium products This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 573 'Aluminum Cookware for use on top of a stove, cooker or hob' (40 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with EN 12983-1/2000 +A1/2004. 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/3/Add.38
Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 382-2 'Ethyl Alcohol- part 2: Alcohol Denaturants – Specification'
Products covered: (ICS 71.100.80) Chemicals for purification of water This addendum concerns the notification of the Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 382-2 'Ethyl Alcohol- part 2: Alcohol Denaturants – Specification' (47 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with IS 4117/2008. 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: 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/3/Add.37
Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 3603 'Gas cylinders — High pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles'
Products covered: (ICS 43.060.40) Fuel systems, (ICS 23.020.35) Gas cylinders. This addendum concerns the notification of the Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 3603 'Gas cylinders — High pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles' (91 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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 ISO 11439:2013 (confirmed 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@idsc.net.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.36
Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 3443 'Gas cylinders — Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) — Design and construction'
Products covered: (ICS:23.020.35) Gas cylinders, (ICS 75.200) Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment This addendum concerns the notification of the Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 3443 'Gas cylinders — Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) — Design and construction' (45 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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 modification with ISO 22991:2004 (confirmed in 2018). 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: To be determined. Proposed 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/tbteos@eos.org.eg Website: Tel: + (202) 22845528 Fax: + (202) 22845504
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.35
Ministerial Decree No.339/2020 which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 734
Products covered: ICS 13.220.10 (Fire Fighting) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 339/2020 (1 page, in Arabic) which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 734 'Portable dry chemical powder fire extinguishers' and its latest version until 31 December 2020 or the issuance of a new version, whichever is nearest. Worth mentioning is that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the Egyptian standard ES 734. Relevant documents: - Ministerial Decree No. 339/2020 - ISO 4706, ISO 7165, EN 3-7, EN 3-8, EN 3-10. Directive 97/23/EC 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: 11 July 2020 Proposed date of entry into force: 4 August 2020 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/3/Add.34
Products covered: ICS 87.040 (Paints and varnishes) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 174/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic), which Cancels the Egyptian standard ES 1539 'Paints and varnishes - Water-borne coating materials and coating systems for interior walls and ceilings - Classification' (10 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandat
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.33
Products covered: ICS 75.160.10 (Solid fuels) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 174/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 1592 for 'Solid mineral fuels- Determination of ash' (9 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.32
Products covered: paper and board (ICS 85.060) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 171/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 745 for 'corrugated board boxes' (27 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier vers
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.31
Products covered: ICS: 23.060.40 (Pressure regulators) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 171/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4749 for 'Pressure regulators, automatic change-over devices, having a maximum regulated pressure of 4 bar, with a maximum capacity of 150 kg/h, associated safety devices and adaptors for butane, propane, and their mixtures' (141 Pages,
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.30
Products covered: ICS 81.040.20 (Glass in building) This addendum concerns the notification of the Draft Egyptian standard ES 353-4 'Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products – Part 4: patterned glass' (15 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.29
Products covered: ICS: 23.060.40 (Pressure regulators) This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 4749'Pressure regulators, automatic change-over devices, having a maximum regulated pressure of 4 bar, with a maximum capacity of 150 kg/h, associated safety devices and adaptors for butane, propane, and their mixtures' (141 Pages, In English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.28
Products covered: ICS 75.160.10 (Solid fuels) This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 1592 'Solid mineral fuels- Determination of ash '(9 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 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 ISO 1171/201
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.27
Products covered: ICS 87.040 (Paints and varnishes) This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 1539-1 'Paints and varnishes - Water-borne coating materials and coating systems for interior walls and ceilings - Classification '(12 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Egyptian Standard
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.26
Products covered: ICS 29.140.99 (Other standards related to lamps) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.1095/2019 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 3939 'Lamp control gear particular requirements for a.c. supplied electronic control gear for fluorescent lamps' (184 pages, in English). It should be noted that the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.25
Products covered: ICS 79.040 (Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber), ICS 79.060.10 (plywood) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.1095/2019 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 949-2'Plywood –part 2: Tolerances on dimensions ' (8 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.22 dated 18 September 2019, furthermore
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.24
Products covered: ICS 29.140.20 (Incandescent lamps) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.1095/2019 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 27' Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes – performance requirements' (58 pages, in English). It should be noted that the draft of this standard was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.21 dated 18 Se
CorrigendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.19/Corr.1
Products covered: paper and board (ICS 85.060) In the Addendum G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.19 dated 14 May 2019, para.3 should read (changes are underlined and bold): Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with the modifications of ASTM D 5639/ 2011 (re-approved 2015).
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.23
Products covered: ICS 29.140.99 (Other standards related to lamps) This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 3939 'Lamp control gear particular requirements for a.c. supplied electronic control gear for fluorescent lamps' (185 Pages, In English). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard. Worth m
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.22
Products covered: ICS 79.040 (Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber), ICS 79.060.10 (plywood). This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 949-2 ' Plywood –part 2: Tolerances on dimensions '(8 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.21
Products covered: ICS 29.140.20 (Incandescent lamps) This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of Egyptian standard ES 27 for 'Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes – performance requirements' It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier versions of these Egyptian Standards. Worth mentioning is that this standard is
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.20
Products covered: Miscellaneous domestic and commercial equipment (ICS 97.180), Protection of and in buildings (ICS 91.120). This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 103/2019 (2 pages, in Arabic), which: Cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 2191 'Earthing requirements for the installation of data processing equipment' (10 pages, in Arabic), that was mandated among others by the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic). Gives the producers and importers a six
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.19
Products covered: paper and board (ICS 85.060) This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 745 'corrugated board boxes'(27 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with ASTM D 5639/ 2011 (re-approved 2015). Produce
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.18
Products covered: Raw materials and raw glass (ICS 81.040.10), Dental equipment (ICS: 11.060.20), Body care equipment (ICS 97.170) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 102/2019 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the following Egyptian Standards: ES 1577 'Crystal glass'(18 pages, in Arabic). ES 4759 'Dentistry – Patient chair' (14 pages, in Arabic). ES 1661-2 'dentistry- manual toothbrushes- resi
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.17
Products covered: ICS 81.040.10 (Raw materials and raw glass) This addendum concerns the notification of Draft of the Egyptian standard ES 1577 'Crystal glass' (18 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among others the earlier version of this Standard. Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with BS 3828. Producers and importers are kept informed of
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.16
Products covered: ICS 25.220.50 (enamels) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 478/2018 (3 pages, in Arabic) that cancels the following Egyptian Standards: ES 234-1 'standard methods of testing for enamel - part (1): Guide to selection of test methods for vitreous and porcelain enameled areas of articles' (28 pages, in Arabic). ES 234-2 'standard methods of testing for enamel - part (2): Production of specimens for testing enamels on sheet steel, sheet aluminum a
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.15
Products covered: Petroleum products in general (ICS: 75.080) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 477/2018 (3 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 3479 'unleaded gasoline 80, 90, 92, 95 octane' (1 page, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 mandated among o
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.14
Products covered: Glass in building (ICS 81.040.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 477/2018 (3 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the following Egyptian standards: ES 1948-5 'Glass in building — Laminated glass and laminated safety glass — Part 5: Dimensions and edge finishing' (12 pages, in Arabic), ES 1948-6 ' Glass in building - Laminated glass and laminated safety glass part 6: Appearance
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.13
Products covered: Paper and board (ICS: 85.060) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No.1308/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six- month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4567/2017 'paper and board for recycling' (31 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decrees No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the earl
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.12
Products covered: Glass - Glass in building (ICS 81.040.20) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 1308/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six- month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standards: ES 1948-2 'Glass in building - Laminated glass and laminated safety glass - Part 2: Laminated safety glass' (12 pages, in Arabic). ES 1948-3 'Glass in building - Laminated glass and laminated safety glass - Part 3: Laminated glass'
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.6
Products covered: Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances (ICS: 97.040.20) This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: Ministerial Decree No.1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) gives producers and importers a transitional period of twelve months to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 8058:2017 'Energy efficiency of household electrical Appliances methods of measuring and calculating Energy Efficiency of electrical domestic o
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.7
Products covered: Electrical cables(ICS 29.060.20). This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: Ministerial Decree No.1000/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) gives producers and importers a transitional period of six months to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 182-1/2017 'Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements' (41 pages, in English)' It is worth mentioning that Ministeria
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8
Products covered: Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances (ICS: 97.040.20) This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: Ministerial Decree No.1002/2017(3 pages, in Arabic) gives producers and importers a transitional period of six months to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 164 with its issued parts: ES 164-1-1 / 2017 Domestic Cooking Appliances Burning Gas Part: 1-1: Safety- General (161 pages, in Arabic). ES 164-1-2
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.5
Products covered: (ICS: 29.220.20) Acid secondary cells and batteries & (ICS 43.040.10) Electrical and electronic equipment. This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: Ministerial Decree No.1000/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) gives producers and importers a transitional period of six months to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 21-1/2017 'Lead acid starter batteries part 1: general requirements and methods of test' (33 pages, in Arabic). It is
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.11
Products covered: Dental equipment (ICS: 11.060.20). This addendum concerns the notification of Draft Egyptian standard ES 4759 'Dentistry — Patient chair' (14 pages, in Arabic) which modifies the current Egyptian Standard ES 4759'Dentistry — Patient chair'. The Egyptian Standard ES 4759'Dentistry — Patient chair' was mandated among others by Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005(25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005. Worth mentioning is that this dra
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.10
Products covered: Warranty certificate This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: Ministerial Decree No.1000/2017 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives producers and importers a transitional period of six months to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4637/2015 for 'Warranty certificate' (8 pages, in Arabic). It should be noted that Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 Decembe
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.9
Products covered: Glass in building (ICS:81.040.20), Glass and ceramics industries (Vocabularies) (ICS:01.040.81) This addendum concerns the notification of adoption, publication, and entry into force of regulation: Ministerial Decree No.1000/2017(2 pages, in Arabic) gives producers and importers a transitional period of six months to abide by: 1- Egyptian Standard ES 1948-1:2017' glass in building - laminated glass and laminated safety glass part 1: definitions and description of component part
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.4
Products covered: Glass - Glass in building (ICS 81.040.20) This addendum concerns the notification to Abide by the following Egyptian standards: - ES 1948-4 'glass in building – laminated glass and laminated safety glass - Part 4: test methods for durability' (18 pages, in Arabic), - ES 1948-6 'glass in building - laminated glass and laminated safety glass - part 6: Appearance' (11 pages, in Arabic). The Egyptian standard ES 1948-4 and Egyptian standard ES 1948-6 cancel and supersedes the Egypt
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.3
Products covered: Crayons and oil pastels - Miscellaneous domestic and commercial equipment ICS: 97.180 This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 1098/2016 (1 page, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 4562/2016 'Crayons and oil pastels' (21 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others by the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.2
Products covered: Gas Cylinders This addendum concerns the modification of Egyptian Standard ES 608/2013 Gas Cylinders Specifications and Testing of LPG Cylinder Valves Manually Operated (36 pages, in Arabic), that is already mandated by ministerial Decree 423 /2005 (25 pages, in Arabic). The producers and importers must comply with the Egyptian standard ES 608/2013. ES 608/2013 specifies the requirements for design, specification and type testing of dedicated LPG cylinders from 0.5l up to 1
AddendumG/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.1
Products covered: ICS 91.100.10 Cement This addendum concerns the change to Egyptian standard ES 4756-1 'Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements' which is mandated by Ministerial Decree no. 423 for the year 2005. The decree mandates that the producers of cement must comply with ES 4756-1 'Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements'. This standard has been amended in 2013 and thus older versions of the st
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/EGY/3
Ministerial Decree for the application of mandatory Egyptian standards related to chemical, textile and engineering products (25 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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