Egypt has secured permission to export aquaculture products to all 27 European Union member states.
- Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade announced that the country met EU technical and regulatory standards for animal‑origin products.
- The Egyptian Commercial Service in Brussels coordinated with the EU’s Directorate‑General for Health and Food Safety and the National Food Safety Authority to place Egyptian fish and crustaceans on the EU’s authorised exporters list.
- Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh said removing barriers is a priority to boost competitiveness and diversify markets.
- First Undersecretary Abdel Aziz El‑Sherif noted the next phase will focus on maintaining compliance at export facilities.
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