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Egypt is the leading aquaculture producer in Africa, producing approximately two MMT of fish annually. Aquaculture accounts for roughly 80 percent of Egypt’s fish production, primarily via private farms.

On June 27, 2024, the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry signed Decree No. 361/2024. The Decree extended the shelf-life validity period for imported frozen beef liver from seven to twelve months and for frozen fish from six to ten months. The decree is valid for six months, as of July 1, 2024, and expires on December 31, 2024.

Egyptian aquaculture has witnessed a spectacular and rapid development over the past seven years. This increase is such that the country is now number one in Africa, number six worldwide in aquaculture production, and number three in tilapia production globally, becoming an important contributor to Egypt’s food security and economy.

On December 30, 2020, Egypt’s Minister of Trade and Industry (MTI) signed Decree No. 653/2020.

On April 11, 2020, Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) issued Decree No. 209/2020.

This FAIRS report lists the export certificates required for food and agricultural products shipped to Egypt.

This report contains an unofficial translation of Tunisia's Order approving the Tunisian standard for maximum residue limits of pesticides (NT 117.03), which references its technical conformity....

This report contains an unofficial translation of the Order that cancelled the compulsory nature of Tunisian standards in the food industry sector, including those related to analyses and tests....

This report lists and describes certificates that should accompany food and agricultural exports to Egypt.

This report contains an unofficial translation of Tunisia's draft law on food and feed safety, approved by the People's Assembly on February 12, 2019.

This report contains an unofficial translation of Tunisian Decree No. 2002-668 on organizing the intervention of veterinarians and officials in charge of veterinary-sanitary control for imports....

This report contains an unofficial translation of Decree No. 2016-1269 on the fees charged for administering veterinary-sanitary control at the border.