On August 11, 2025, Egypt formally adopted Ministerial Decree No. 246/2025, enforcing the updated Egyptian Standard ES 1781, titled “Safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances – General requirements.” This new regulation introduces modernized safety criteria aligned with international benchmarks and enters into force the day after its publication in the official gazette.
The updated ES 1781 is technically identical, with specific modifications, to the IEC 60335-1:2020 standard, reinforcing Egypt’s alignment with global safety practices in the regulation of domestic electrical devices.
Scope and Applicability
The standard applies to a wide range of household and similar electrical appliances under the following classifications:
Domestic safety (ICS 13.120)
Domestic electrical appliances in general (ICS 97.030)
Manufacturers and importers of these products are now required to comply with the updated safety requirements to maintain market access within Egypt.
Transitional Compliance Period
The decree grants a 12-month transitional period from the date of its entry into force. During this period, producers and importers must ensure that their products conform to the new requirements laid out in ES 1781. After this period, non-compliant products may face market restrictions or enforcement actions.
The newly adopted standard replaces the earlier version mandated under Ministerial Decree No. 171/2020. The draft version of the current standard had been under review since its initial notification in November 2019, followed by an update in December 2024.
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Egypt
Certification Body: National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA)
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: Indefinite
Application Language: English
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