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Egypt: Grain and Feed Annual

Egypt is closely following the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. Certainly Egypt’s grains imports from both countries were affected. Accordingly, FAS Cairo forecasts Egypt’s wheat imports in MY 2022/23 (July – June) at 11 MMT, down by 8.3 percent from MY 2021/22 Post’s import estimate figure of 12 MMT.
On January 26, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) notified draft amendment standards for soya (soy) sauce to the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO members are invited to provide comments on notification G/TBT/N/LKA/48.
On March 14, 2022, under the Egyptian prime minister's direction, the General Organization for Veterinary Services (GOVS) distributed a letter with instructions for its veterinary posts across the country.
On January 26, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) notified draft amendment standards (First Revision) for fruit concentrates used in squashes, fruit syrups, and fruit cordials to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
On January 26, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) notified draft amendment standards for jams, jellies, and marmalades to the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO members are invited to submit comments on notification G/TBT/N/LKA/44.
On January 26, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) notified draft amendment standards for tomato sauce to the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO members are invited to submit comments on notification G/TBT/N/LKA/43.
On January 26, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) notified draft amendment standards for chili sauce to the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO members are invited to submit comments on notification G/TBT/N/LKA/41.
On February 1, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution notified draft amendment standards for fruit squashes, fruit syrups, and fruit cordials (Second Revision) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invites members to comment on notification G/TBT/N/LKA/42.
On January 26, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) notified draft amendment standards (number 2) for fruit juices and nectars to the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO members are invited to submit comments on notification G/TBT/N/LKA/47.
On January 26, 2022, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) notified draft amendment standards (first revision) for ready-to-serve fruit drinks to the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO members are invited to submit comments on notification G/TBT/N/LKA/45.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Egypt: Updates on Egypt's Halal Requirements

The Egyptian Halal Standard Committee completed a first draft of the Halal standard on February 16, 2022. This committee is headed by the Ministry of Trade’s Organization for Standardization (EOS) and includes members of other ministries as well as private sector representatives.