Law No.10 of 1966 regarding Food Control and regulate circulation thereof, as amended by Law 30 of 1976. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Legislation Date 1966 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Basic legislation Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Public health Transport/storage Fraud International trade Certification Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Abstract This Law consisting of 20 articles aims at (i) identifying the hygienic specifications related to protection of food from pollution and contamination; (ii) ensure that food is free from any harmful ingredients; and (iii) monitoring the hygienic conditions that must be fulfilled by those dealing in manufacturing and handling food. Full text Arabic Website www.mohp.gov.eg