Egypt published standard for Injection containers and accessories

Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality proposes standard specifies the shape, dimensions and capacities of glass vials for injectable preparations. It also specifies the material from which such containers are made and the performance requirements for the containers.

It applies to colourless or amber glass containers moulded from borosilicate or soda-lime-silica glass, with or without an internal surface treatment, and intended to be used in the packaging, storage or transportation of products intended for injection. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with ISO 8362-4/2011 (confirmed in 2016)    

Products covered :  Transfusion, infusion and injection equipment

HS code : 9018

Proposed date of adoption:To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force:To be determined

Final date for comments:60 days from notification

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