The Ministry of Trade and Industry in Egypt has issued a warning to 179 factories and companies, located in several countries including China, Turkey, Germany, UAE, Italy, England, France, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, India, Jordan, about the expiration of their quality certificates. The warning is in line with a 2016 resolution that requires factories supplying the Egyptian market to be registered. The resolution prohibits the release of products that do not conform to standard specifications or are not produced in registered factories. Goods such as dairy products, imported fruits, oils, sugar products, carpets, clothing, textiles, furniture, lighting devices, home and office furniture, children’s toys, household appliances, glass, rebar, chocolate, and paper are subject to this regulation. Meanwhile, Egypt's non-oil exports have increased by 19% in the first 5 months of 2021, reaching $12.323 billion.