The Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry Introduces new Standards to Enhance Safety and Quality in Egyptian Industries
While we are dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest developments in standards and regulations, we are excited to bring you the latest update on the standards being implemented in Egypt.
In order to ensure the safety and quality of products entering the market, the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry published the Decree 197_2023. The decree, which is set to be fully implemented by January 6, 2024, encompasses 9 essential standards that cover a wide range of products, including Textile, :
| # | Standard number | Standard description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES 7266-1 / 2023 | Safety and health criteria and labelling for textile products Part 1 : dyeing yarn |
| 2 | ES 7266-2 / 2023 | Safety and health criteria and labelling for textile products Part 2 : dyeing or printing or finishing fabric |
| 3 | ES 7266-3 / 2023 | Safety and health criteria and labelling for textile products Part3 : Apparel and home textile |
| 4 | ES 7266-4 / 2023 | Safety and health criteria and labelling for textile products Part4 : garments |
| 5 | ES 7266-5 / 2023 | Safety and health criteria and labelling for textile products Part 5: Carpets and floor coverings of textiles |
| 6 | ES 182-1 / 2023 | Polyvinyl chloride insulated Cables of rated voltages up to And including 450/750 v Part 1: General requirements |
| 7 | ES 8030-5 / 2023 | Methods of test for full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines - Part 5: test for cold start simulation and hydraulic pulse durability |
| 8 | ES 8030-6 / 2023 | Methods of test for full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines Part 6: Static burst pressure test |
| 9 | ES 3123-8 / 2023 | Safety of toys Part 8 : Activity toys for domestic use |
Moreover, an additional set of 8 standards will come into effect by July 6, 2024, further enhancing product safety and quality across various sectors:
| # | Standard number | Standard description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES 5454 / 2023 | Building hard ware Mechanically operated locks and locking plates- requirements and test methods |
| 2 | ES 5806 / 2023 | Energy efficiency of household And similar electrical Appliances - Methods for measuring and calculation energy consumption for Electric water heaters |
| 3 | ES 8187 / 2023 | Energy efficiency of household electrical appliances Methods for measuring and calculating energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water |
| 4 | ES 4100 / 2023 | Energy efficiency of household and similar electrical appliances-methods for measuring and calculation energy consumption of washing machines |
| 5 | ES 8057 / 2023 | Energy efficiency of household electrical appliances Methods for measuring and calculating energy efficiency of vacuum cleaners |
| 6 | ES 537-2 / 2023 | House hold and similar electrical appliances- safety –part 2: particular requirement for fans |
| 7 | ES 904 / 2023 | Safety requirements for Household and similar electrical Appliances particular Requirements for Electrical vacuum cleaners and Water- suction cleaning Appliances |
| 8 | ES 6575 / 2023 | Safety requirements of household and similar electrical appliances Particular requirements for dish washers |
Cotecna is committed to assisting businesses in complying with these new regulations and standards, ultimately contributing to the protection of consumers and the growth of industries. Stay updated for more news and insights as we continue to keep you informed about the latest developments in the world of standards and quality assurance.
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