Standards

Egypt's Minister of Industry has approved new licensing rules for cosmetics factories that match the ISO 22716 standard for good manufacturing practices. Manufacturers have a one-year grace period from April 16, 2026, to comply. The changes aim to raise quality and safety levels while supporting exports.

23. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Ethiopia's Standards Institute has approved 66 standards submitted in the construction and civil engineering sector. Of these, 64 relate to construction while two concern food. The standards promote quality, safety, and trade facilitation.