The program provided a detailed explanation of work procedures and regulatory guidelines related to licensing different types of factories. It also included an overview of the Good Manufacturing Practices required for licensing pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and medical supplies factories, in accordance with the latest international references and the trainers’ practical and scientific expertise.

Two dedicated lectures were delivered by the Director General of the Industrial and Medical Supplies Administration at the General Authority for Industrial Development, and the Director General of the Golden Licenses Unit at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, to address questions related to licensing procedures and processes implemented by both authorities.

The program was attended by representatives from the Egyptian Drug Authority, including:

• Dr. Eman Abdel Hady Mohamed, Director General of the General Administration for Factory Licensing.

• Dr. Marwa El-Hag Sayed, Director of Pharmaceutical Factory Licensing Department.

• Dr. Engy Mohamed Salah, Director of Cosmetics and Disinfectants Factory Licensing Department.

• Dr. Meral Mohamed Abbas, Director of Medical Supplies and Laboratory Reagents Factory Licensing Department.

Participants from outside the Authority included:

• Dr. Baher El-Sherbiny, Director General of the Golden Licenses Unit at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones.

• Eng. Doaa Mohamed Badr El-Din, Director of the Pharmaceutical Projects Department at the General Authority for Industrial Development.

This program comes as part of the Egyptian Drug Authority’s commitment to supporting and developing the pharmaceutical and medical supplies industries, and enhancing the capabilities of national professionals, thereby contributing to achieving the state’s vision for localizing strategic industries and strengthening the competitiveness of the healthcare sector.