Countries / Middle East & Africa
Egypt
Medicines, tobacco, alcohol
SystemEPTTS (Egyptian Drug Authority)
Code on the productGS1 DataMatrix ECC 200: GTIN (01), serial (21), expiry (17), batch (10)
AggregationYes.
Next date
Nothing announced
First stepRegister your products and GTINs in the national system: EPTTS.
Overview
Phase 1 of the national track and trace system covers every medicine made in or imported into Egypt: serialization of the saleable pack, aggregation and event reporting. Manufacturers generate their own GS1 serials; the importer is responsible for reporting.
If you supply this market
- Register your products and GTINs in the national system: EPTTS.
- Print a unique serialised code on every saleable pack.
- Verify every code on the line; aggregate into cases and pallets where required.
- Report production and shipments to the national system.
Timeline
Already in force
- 2025Decrees 161/2025 and 475/2025
- Apr 2026EPTTS Phase 1 technical requirements (FAQ v3)
What the code looks like
GS1 DataMatrix on the medicine pack
- (01) 09506000134352
- GTIN: the product number
- (17) 271231
- Expiry date, YYMMDD
- (10) AB1234
- Batch
- (21) 7G4K9P2XQ5
- Serial number, unique to this pack
Frequently asked questions
Is product marking mandatory in Egypt?
Yes, for medicines, tobacco or alcohol, depending on the product: EPTTS. Other consumer goods are not marked unit by unit.
What is already in force?
2025: Decrees 161/2025 and 475/2025; Apr 2026: EPTTS Phase 1 technical requirements (FAQ v3).
What code goes on the product?
GS1 DataMatrix ECC 200: GTIN (01), serial (21), expiry (17), batch (10).
Is aggregation required?
Yes.
What changes next?
No announced changes found yet.
Where can I check the rules?
Start with EDA: EPTTS technical FAQ, Phase 1. All sources are listed at the end of this page.