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The National
4 days ago
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- The National
TUV Rheinland announces key regulatory update under Iraq's ICIGI programme
TUV Rheinland, a global leader in quality, safety and certification services, announces a critical regulatory update mandated by Iraq's Central Organisation for Standardisation and Quality Control (COSQC). Effective June 17, 2025, an updated list of product standards will be applicable under the ICIGI Programme (Pre-Import Inspection, Testing and Certification Programme for Goods Entering Iraq). These revisions impact key sectors, including construction materials, food products, cosmetics and steel manufacturing, ensuring alignment with evolving Iraqi and international standards. The revised standards include, but are not limited to: Construction and Industrial Materials: IQS 1980:2024 (Heat-insulating clay bricks), IQS 5264-1:2024 (steel bars for concrete reinforcement – smooth bars), ENG 92:2024 (Steel bars for concrete reinforcement) Food and Consumer Goods: IQS 2245:2024 (sugar), IQS 15:2024 (olive oil and olive pomace oil) Dental and Speciality Products: IQS 2300:2024 (gypsum products for dental medicine) This update ensures alignment with evolving compliance requirements for goods entering the Republic of Iraq. Importers and manufacturers must adhere to the revised standards to obtain a Certificate of Conformity, mandatory for customs clearance. The updated list underscores COSQC's commitment to enhancing product safety and regulatory efficiency. In line with this regulatory development, TUV Rheinland reaffirms its authorisation by COSQC (under Iraq's Ministry of Planning) to issue Certificates of Conformity for regulated goods, effective March 1, 2025. The scope includes inspection, testing and certification across sectors such as food, construction, engineering, chemicals and textiles to ensure compliance with Iraqi and international standards. Fares Naouri, senior vice president, said: 'Iraq's growing demand for compliant infrastructure and products requires rigorous oversight. Our COC services, backed by advanced laboratories, expert teams, and streamlined processes, help prevent substandard goods from entering the market while accelerating customs clearance.' Issa Alaydie, general manager for government inspections and international trade, said: 'This accreditation reflects COSQC's vision that all regulated products entering the Iraqi market comply with the applicable Iraqi standards. Through document verification, testing and shipment validation, we ensure a transparent and efficient pathway for imports.' From TUV Rheinland's scope, the key programme details encompass the following critical components.
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UNDP notes improvement in Egypt's human development index score
Arab Finance: The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) highlighted in its 2025 Human Development Report an improvement in Egypt's indicators, according to a statement by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation. The country's Human Development Index (HDI) score rose from 0.751 in 2022 to 0.754 in 2023, the report showed. The report classified Egypt among the high human development tier, with the global average performance index increasing by 0.004 points from 0.752 in 2022 to 0.756 in 2023. Although Egypt's score was slightly lower than the global average of 0.756 and below the average of "high human development" countries, which is 0.777, it exceeded both the average score of developing nations (0.712) and the average of Arab countries (0.719). Commenting on the report, planning minister Rania Al-Mashat said that Egypt's ranking reflects the government's efforts over the past years across different sectors. She added that the state is working to implement several programs, initiatives, and projects that are expected to positively impact human development indicators. These include the National Project for Development of the Egyptian Family (NPDEF) and the Comprehensive Health Insurance Program, as well as efforts to empower women and the continuous development of the communications and information technology (CIT) sector. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
