On March 25, 2026, Egypt circulated an addendum to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) notification, announcing the adoption of the Egyptian Standard ES 4900 “Household synthetic detergents powder.” The measure was officially adopted on March 19, 2026, by the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS). The addendum introduces a six-month transitional period for producers and importers to comply with the standard, revising the entry into force date to September 19, 2026, instead of the earlier planned date of March 19, 2026. The standard covers surface active agents under ICS code 71.100.40 and establishes requirements for household synthetic detergent powders. The regulation aligns with several international frameworks, including Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 on detergents, Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP), and JIS K 3371:2019. It builds upon earlier related notifications and ministerial decrees that mandated previous versions of the standard. The measure aims to ensure product safety, regulatory harmonization, and provide sufficient time for industry stakeholders to adapt to the updated requirements.

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World Trade Organization (WTO); Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT); Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS); ES 4900; Household Synthetic Detergents; REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals); CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging); Detergents Regulation