The GOEIC organized a specialized training program on the inspection of scrap and recycled or recyclable product wastes, in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The program was held at the GOEIC’s Center of Excellence, with the participation of an expert from UNIDO and all members of the Pre-Shipment Product Inspection Unit.
The program addressed the technical and procedural aspects of inspection operations, with the aim of developing the inspectors' skills and enhancing the unit's readiness to obtain accreditation in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17020 with respect to the inspection entities.
The GOEIC targets that the unit becomes the first Egyptian government entity obtains the accreditation in this field. furthermore, qualification of inspectors is part of the GOEIC’s efforts to develop inspection services in line with the international practices, and to support the circular economy system through enhancing the efficiency of inspecting scrap and products waste either recycled or recyclable products.