Egypt – Export requirements for milk and dairy products

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1. Eligible/ineligible product

Eligible

  • As per the import permit.

Ineligible

  • Information not available.

2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country

Establishments

No information known regarding an approved establishment list.

Import Permit

  • Import permit required to export dairy products or dairy based foods. The importer and exporter are responsible to make the necessary arrangements with the Egyptian authorities to obtain the import permit.

3. Production controls and inspection requirements

The inspector must verify during a preventive control inspection that the establishment is aware of the dairy standards and requirements of Egypt and has a specific export procedure in place.

The exporter and importer are responsible to supply the required Halal certification as well as the required authorization from the Egyptian Embassy in Canada for all the certificates issued for the shipment.

Manufacturer's declaration

  • All export requests for milk and dairy products must be accompanied by a Manufacturer's declaration completed and signed by an authorized person of the food manufacturing establishment/facility.
  • To request a template of the manufacturer's declaration, please contact your local CFIA office.
  • The product(s) must be clearly identified on the manufacturer's declaration and match exactly the product(s) that are part of the export shipment.

Note: Inspectors will verify that the manufacturer's declaration is completed appropriately and reserve the right to request any other information that they think is necessary for the final certification of the product

4. Labelling, marking and packaging requirements

The exporter and importer are responsible to label the product according to applicable Egyptian requirements, for example Halal and Arabic labelling.

5. Documentation requirements

Canada does not have a negotiated certificate with Egypt. The certificate below is issued on the basis of commercial risk.

Certificate

  • Health certificate for the export of milk and milk products for human consumption from Canada to Egypt. TS.EG

    Note:

    • This certificate is signed by the CFIA official veterinarian and official inspector.
    • It is the responsibility of the exporter to check that the certificate above covers the requirements of Egypt. Specific import conditions could be required. If this is the case, please forward these conditions to your local CFIA office who will forward them to the Food Import and Export Division (FIED) for review and action if necessary.
    • Export certificates cannot be issued for products that have left Canada.
    • The exporter is responsible for providing, where applicable, the unique Advanced Cargo Information Declaration (ACIA) number that will be added to importer box of the export certificate issued by the CFIA. The certificate can be issued without the ACID number, however, the exporter must add it in the form of a sticker on the issued certificate. Any documentation accompanying the shipment should also contain this number. See NAFZA's question and answer section.

6. Other Information

  • Samples (personal or commercial) of dairy products may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment. It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these requirements with their importer.
  • Exported dairy products transiting through a third country may require transit documentation. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the shipment will be accompanied by all the necessary certificates. Please work closely with your importer.
  • IS EG Halal Certification. Is the only entity exclusively authorized by the Government of Egypt to certify Halal exports worldwide.
  • NAFEZA National Single Window For Egyptian Trade Across Borders System
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