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Rule Minimum polarization for white sugar

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Description White sugar shall have a polarization of not less than 99.5°Z.

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Rule Minimum polarization for refined sugar

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Description Refined sugar shall have a polarization of not less than 99.7°Z.

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Rule General hygiene requirement

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Description The product must be clean and free from foreign odors, foreign materials, insects, parts of insects, and rodent waste.

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Rule Maximum loss on drying for refined sugar

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Description Refined sugar shall have a maximum loss on drying of 0.1% (w/w).

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Rule Maximum loss on drying for white sugar

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Description White sugar shall have a maximum loss on drying of 0.1% (w/w).

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Rule Maximum conductivity ash for refined sugar

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Description Refined sugar shall have a maximum conductivity ash of 0.04% (w/w).

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Rule Maximum conductivity ash for white sugar

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Description White sugar shall have a maximum conductivity ash of 0.1% (w/w).

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Rule Maximum reducing sugars for refined sugar

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Description Refined sugar shall have a maximum reducing sugars content of 0.04% (w/w).

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Rule Maximum reducing sugars for white sugar

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Description White sugar shall have a maximum reducing sugars content of 0.1% (w/w).

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Rule Maximum color for refined sugar

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Description Refined sugar shall have a maximum color of 60 ICUMSA units.

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Rule Maximum color for white sugar

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Description White sugar shall have a maximum color of 150 ICUMSA units.

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Rule Exemption for color requirement

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Description The color requirement does not apply to white sugar in the form of sugar cubes (loaf sugar).

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Rule Pesticide residue limits

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Description Maximum pesticide residue limits in the product shall be in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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Rule Food additive usage

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Description Food additives permitted for use in the product shall be in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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Rule Chemical contaminant limits

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Description Maximum chemical contaminant limits in the product shall be in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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Rule Radiation testing

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Description Radiation testing shall be performed on imports in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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Rule Microbiological requirements

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Description The product shall be free from pathogenic microorganisms except in cases of disease outbreaks in Egypt or other countries.

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Rule Storage conditions

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Description Storage shall be in a clean, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and in accordance with health requirements, ensuring storage is away from sources of contamination, pesticides, chemicals, insects, and rodents.

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Rule Sensory characteristics

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Description The product must have a characteristic sweet taste.

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Rule Physical characteristics of sugar cubes

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Description Sugar cubes must be homogeneous with integrated edges and have a breakage percentage of 1%.

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Rule Physical characteristics of granulated sugar

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Description Granulated sugar crystals must be free from clumps/aggregates.

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Rule Packaging requirements

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Description The product shall be packed in suitable containers that ensure protection and maintain natural properties and shelf life for human consumption.

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Rule Packaging material requirements

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Description Packaging materials must be in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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