Egypt has a long history of regulating and developing the seed industry, particularly in cotton production, through various laws and regulations dating back to 1926. The country has established specialized units and laboratories to ensure the quality and certification of seeds, becoming the only accredited plant in the Middle East and Africa region by the International Seed Testing Organization. The Central Administration for Seed Inspection and Certification in Egypt plays a vital role in providing technical support, training programs, and granting licenses to private seed production companies, while also examining and approving imported seeds.