ArticlesProhibiting the Establishment of Industrial Facilities Outside Industrial Zones

22 January, 20250

Decision Prohibiting the Establishment of Industrial Facilities Outside Industrial Zones

Introduction

The Egyptian legislative landscape recently saw an important development with the issuance of Decision No. 16 of 2025, which regulates the establishment of industrial facilities. This decision, issued on January 11, 2025, by the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and the Minister of Industry and Transport, aims to better regulate industrial activities while protecting the environment and public health. To achieve this, it restricts the establishment of industrial facilities to designated industrial zones.

Key Provisions of the Decision

The decision outlines several key provisions, including:

  • A clear prohibition on establishing any new industrial facilities outside designated industrial zones, except in exceptional circumstances detailed in the decision.
  • Annex 1 lists 251 industrial activities that may be permitted outside industrial zones, subject to specific conditions.
  • Annex 2 prohibits certain industrial activities within the industrial zones, including poultry slaughterhouses, livestock slaughterhouses, and the treatment of slaughterhouse waste.
  • Licenses issued for existing facilities outside industrial zones will remain valid as long as the conditions stated in the license and relevant laws are adhered to.
  • The General Authority for Industrial Development is tasked with developing the necessary rules and procedures to implement these provisions and will periodically review the activities listed in the annexes.

Objectives of the Decision

This decision aims to achieve several interconnected goals, including Promoting optimal urban planning by concentrating industrial facilities in designated areas away from residential zones, thereby reducing environmental pollution caused by industrial activities.

Conclusion

Decision No. 16 of 2025 marks a significant advancement in the pursuit of sustainable industrial development in Egypt. It is anticipated that this decision will help balance the need for industrial growth with the preservation of the environment and public health.

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