Knesset Panel Approves U.S. Standards Import Reform, But Price Impact Is Doubtful

First reported by N12 · Jun 22, 2026

What happened

The Knesset Economy Committee approved a reform to adopt U.S. standards for certain imports, but it excludes food and applies only to goods made in the United States. The measure, which follows an earlier European standards reform, is set to take effect six months after publication, with possible extension by one year.

• 01Economy Committee approved the U.S. standards import reform on second and third readings.
• 02The reform applies only to goods manufactured in the U.S., not products merely sold there.
• 03Food was excluded, leaving only non-food consumer goods under the new rules.
• 04Nir Barkat said the U.S. pressed Israel to finish the legislation quickly.
• 05Security-related goods and some gas industry equipment received special standards exemptions.

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CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 22, 2026

Knesset Panel Approves U.S. Standards Import Reform, But Price Impact Is Doubtful

N12Center · HebrewJun 22, 2026

Economy Ministry Promises Cheaper Imports from the U.S., but Past Reforms Barely Reached Shoppers

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