Registration of Manufacturers

We register for foreign factories, brand owners and distribution centers with the GOEIC (General Organization for Export and Import Control).

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In January 2016 the Ministry of Trade and Industry issued Decree 43/2016 amending Decree 92/2015 concerning the rules for the registration of factories and trademarks owners to export their products to the Arab Republic of Egypt. All factories, trademark owners and distribution centres that want to export products listed below must register at GOEIC (General Organisation for Export and Import Control). This decree will come into force two months after the date of its publication. This is expected by 16 March 2016.

The Chamber's legal department offers to process the applications for registration.

The following documents are required for registration *:

For factories

  • A registration form
  • Certificate of the legal status and the license of the factory
  • List of the manufacturers products and it’s trademarks (soft copy)
  • The trademark of the product and any licensed trademarks by the trademark owner
  • A certificate to prove that the factory has a quality control system, issued by a body recognized by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), or International Accreditation Forum ( IAF ) or from an Egyptian or Foreign Governmental body approved by the Ministry of Foreign Trade.

For licensees

  • A registration form
  • A certificate to prove registration of the trademark and a list of products manufactured under this trademark.
  • A certificate from the trademark owner listing the distribution centers which are authorized to distribute products with this trademark.
  • A certificate to prove that the trademark owner has a quality control system, issued by a body recognized by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), orInternational Accreditation Forum (IAF ) or from an Egyptian or Foreign Governmental body approved by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. 

* The documents must be duly certified except for the registration form. In case of doubt regarding the authenticity of the documents, inspection may be required to ensure the authenticity of the documents.

List of the products for which registration is required:


  • Milk and milk products for retail sale in packages of 2 kg or less
  • Preserved and dried fruits for retail sale in packages of 2 kg or less
  • Oils and fats for retail sale in packages of 2 kg or less
  • Chocolate and food products containing cocoa for retail sale in packages of 2 kg or less
  • Sugar confectioneries
  • Pastries and food preparations of cereals, bread and bakery products
  • Fruit juices for retail sale in packages of 10 kg or less
  • Natural, mineral and carbonated water
  • Make-up cosmetics, oral and dental care products, deodorants, toiletries and perfume preparations
  • Soap and surfactants intended for use as soap, for retail sale
  • Floor coverings
  • Bath tubs, sinks, wash basins, toilets, toilet seats and covers thereof;
  • Toilet paper, cosmetic paper, diapers, and towels
  • Tableware, cutlery and kitchenware
  • Table glassware
  • Reinforced iron
  • Household appliances (stoves, fryers, air-conditioners, fans, washing machines, blenders, heaters)
  • Home and office furniture
  • Regular bicycles, motorbikes, motorized bikes
  • Watches
  • Lighting devices for home use
  • Toys
  • Textiles, clothing, furnishing, carpets, blankets and footwear except personal protection equipment and medical use clothes
  • Carpets
  • Footwear