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Ref : EIC 230/2/2/1

25 May 2012

Dear Sirs,

Commercial Information Circular No. 375/2012

Notice to Exporters: Series 3 (Countries other than USA & EU) No. 2/2012

Egypt : Inspection and Review Certificate Requirement for Imports of Textile Products

According to a recent communication circulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO), Egypt has published a Ministerial Decree mandating the requirement of inspection and review certificate for any imports of textile products, irrespective of country of origin, with effect from 15 June 2012. The communication (with document symbol G/TBT/N/EGY/29) can be obtained from the WTO's website through the following link: http://docsonline.wto.org/gen_search.asp?language=1.

DETAILS

2. The Egyptian authorities notified the WTO that any imports of apparels, ready made garments and home textiles and textiles used in their production, in addition to dyed and colored yarns, carpets and floor coverings, should be accompanied with an inspection and review certificate issued by an Accreditation Body approved by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) or from an Egyptian or Foreign Government Body approved by the competent Minister of Foreign Trade. The certificate should include information on quantity, value, country of manufacturing, name and address of the manufacturer, its permitted trademarks, name of the importer and test results that prove the compliance with adopted Egyptian standards.

ENQUIRIES

3. For enquiries concerning the contents of this circular, please contact Ms Ann Leung/Mr. Derek Wong at telephone number 3403 6352 or the undersigned at 2398 5427.

Yours faithfully,

(Miss Anna CHEUNG)

for Director-General of Trade and Industry

Note :

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, the Department cannot guarantee this to be so and will not be held liable for any reliance placed on the same.