Egypt'S New Import Regulations In March Were Strictly Restricted.

Egypt has issued new regulations requiring manufacturers of specific exports of Egypt to register with the Egyptian import and Export Control Administration (GOEIC). The unregistered products will not be released by the Egyptian customs.

The above items need to be registered in 25 major categories, including food, light industry, electrical machinery and so on. They include retail milk and dairy products, retail preserves and dried fruits, retail chocolate and food containing cocoa, sugar, cakes, retail juice, purified water, mineral water and carbonated soda, cosmetics, toiletries and perfume, towels, tableware, furniture, household appliances, toys,

And so on.

Shenzhen has frequent trade with Egypt and exports mainly to Egypt.

Mechanical and electrical products are the main products. Most of them are registered commodities.

In order to ensure the smooth export of the products, the Shenzhen inspection and Quarantine Bureau reminds related enterprises and traders that they should study the new rules as soon as possible, prepare the materials required for registration, ensure the smooth clearance of the goods, and strengthen communication with the inspection and quarantine departments, continue to pay attention to the relevant technical trade measures in Egypt and avoid unnecessary trade disputes.

In accordance with the requirements of the new regulation, business registration must be provided.

Besides the general materials such as brand information, it is necessary to apply for and obtain certificates of quality supervision and certification, compliance with environmental standards and ILO conventions, as well as the accreditation of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Organization (ILAC).

The new regulation also stipulates that the shipping documents (bill of lading, invoice, certificate of origin, etc.) must be handed over to the importer bank directly by the exporter's Bank, not to the importer or to the importer's Bank through the exporter, otherwise it will be rejected.