AreaEgypt

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityWheat

Date01/01/2017

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentGovernment market intervention

DescriptionStreamlined the import procedures applicable to grains. Notably, the GOEIC will be responsible for safety inspections upon the arrival of all grain shipments, and will coordinate with the quarantine authorities as appropriate. Accredited companies will be responsible for pre-shipment inspection.