Egypt Implement New Import Regulation

Egypt imposed new import regulations which stipulated that all imports of ready-made garments, textiles, coloured yarns, carpets, natural and artificial leather, shoes and bags should be accompanied by an inspection and quality certification before entering the Egyptian market.

This certification should be approved by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) or by any Egyptian or foreign governmental entity the minister of trade and industry decides upon. 

The certification should ensure that imported goods comply with the Egyptian standards and pass inspection by the General Authority of Export and Import Control (GOEIC). 

The new regulations are set to protect the Egyptian consumer from bad quality imported goods which are harmful for consumers' health. The new regulations would be implemented starting February 2012. 

Import activities have increased drastically which in turn had a destructive effect on the Egyptian production. Egypt's imports amount to $50 billion leading to a large trade deficit.

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