On Sunday, the Minister of Economy and Trade in Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU), Mohamed Al-Hwaij, underscored the importance of adhering to strict standards for products entering the Libyan market.
This directive was issued during a high-level meeting focused on ensuring that goods comply with the specifications set by the Libyan Standards and Metrology Center.
Attending the meeting were key officials including the Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade for Free Zones Affairs, the President of the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, the Director-General of the Standards and Metrology Center, and representatives from the Export Development Center.
Also present were representatives from the Departments of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation, Domestic Trade, Private Sector Development, the Women’s Empowerment Office at the Ministry, and the Quality Management Department at the Standards and Metrology Center.
During the talks, Al-Hwaij directed regulatory and enforcement agencies and the Food and Drug Control Center to rigorously monitor all goods entering Libya’s ports, with a particular emphasis on dairy products. This aligns with international trade agreements regarding conformity certificates, aimed at protecting consumers.
The meeting also tackled the challenges and obstacles faced by Libyan products in European and global markets. Participants agreed to propose the formation of a high-level committee dedicated to developing the national export sector.
Minister Al-Hwaij instructed the Department of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation to review trade agreements with other countries, focusing on conformity certificates in trade exchanges.
He emphasized the need to activate the judicial enforcement role of the Inspection and Consumer Protection Department, ensuring market supervision and the submission of weekly reports.
Libya’s economy has faced significant challenges over the past decade due to internal conflicts and political instability.
The Libyan authorities are working towards stabilizing the economy and improving trade relations. Ensuring that imported goods meet established standards is part of broader efforts to protect consumers and enhance the quality of products available in the Libyan market.
