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Egyptian organization for
standardization and quality control Welcomes visitors to
its site which contain activities and services provided
by it to participate in Egyptian industrial development
by providing Data and different standardization and
quality control studies for investors , industrials and
decision makers.
Standardization's history in Egypt dates back over 7000
years ago to the times of ancient Egyptians. Ancient
Egyptian monuments indicate its application in fields of
measurements, weights, and pyramid building; it shows in
inscriptions at the different temples.
Standardization's official application in Egypt started
in 1957, when establishing the Egyptian Organization for
Standardization was announced according to the
presidential decree number 29/1957.
In 1997 the organization's name was modified to
(Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality
Control). According to the presidential decree number
392/1979 it was entrusted to test products & materials,
and industrial calibrations.
The organization is a governmental body that follows the
Ministry Of Industry and Technological Development. The
government finances it. About 600 employees; 160
technical experts, 250 executives, and 190 technical and
vocational workers work at the organization. |
