The Industry Committee of the House of Representatives has approved the budget proposal of the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC) for the fiscal year 2026/2027 during its recent meeting held as part of the discussions on the State General Budget and the Economic and Social Development Plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

The approval came within the framework of the Committee’s review of the budget proposals of entities operating within the industrial sector, taking into consideration the evaluation of actual performance during the previous fiscal year, the extent to which strategic objectives were achieved, and the efficiency of resource allocation to support future development plans and programs.

During the meeting, the strategic vision and work plans for the fiscal year 2026/2027 were presented by a number of organizations, including the Industrial Development Authority (IDA), the General Authority for Industrial and Mining Projects, the Industrial Control Authority, the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS), and the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC).

EGAC highlighted its strategic objectives for the upcoming fiscal year, which include the continued development of the national accreditation system, strengthening international and regional recognition of certificates and reports issued by accredited conformity assessment bodies, and expanding accreditation activities across various sectors to support quality, innovation, and economic growth.

The Council also emphasized its commitment to enhancing Egypt’s quality infrastructure through the provision of internationally recognized accreditation services that support confidence in testing, calibration, inspection, certification, validation, and verification activities.

The approval of EGAC’s budget reflects the ongoing support of the Egyptian government and legislative authorities for strengthening the national quality infrastructure and promoting conformity assessment activities in accordance with international best practices. These efforts contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian products and services, facilitating access to regional and international markets, and supporting the country’s sustainable economic development objectives.