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Egypt has notified new halal requirements and procedures for food products to the World Trade Organization (WTO) via a Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) addendum notification. The notification postpones the halal certification requirement on milk and dairy products until April 1, 2023.

On June 5, 2018, Egypt’s government announced a decision to import rice (milled, paddy, cargo) to help meet market demand.

Demand for food and beverage products is expected to rise in the coming years. The economic policy reforms implemented in 2016 are yielding positive results....

On May 3, 2018, the Central Bank of Egypt amended their requirements on transfer of import documents.