Egypt - Mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 1661-1 "dentistry- manual toothbrushes- general requirements and test methods

The Ministerial Decree No.102/2019 gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 1661-1 which specifies the requirements and test methods for the physical properties of manual toothbrushes in order to promote the safety of these products for their intended use.

Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 20126:2012/Amd.1:2018

Products covered : Body care equipment

HS code: 900410

Proposed date of adoption: 7 February 2019

Proposed date of entry into force: 7 March 2019

Final date for comments:60 days from notification

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