Ministry Of Economy

The Ministry of Economy and Industry warns the public this morning against using a common product found to be unsafe, and calls for an immediate halt to its use due to severe failures.

The Ministry of Economy has completed the allocation of quotas for the duty-free import of 880 tons of yellow cheese, to be sold at 540 locations nationwide. For the first time, discounted cheese will reach neighborhood grocery stores and mini-markets at a price of up to 4.5 shekels per 100 grams.

Minister of Economy Nir Barkat met with the leadership of Lockheed Martin's aviation division to discuss new avenues for collaboration with Israeli technology and cyber companies.

The Ministry of Economy and Industry has issued a public warning following findings from an inspection of a portable emergency lighting product. According to the announcement, defects were found that could cause electrocution, overheating, and even fire, and the public is requested to stop using it immediately.

Following reports from Israel and abroad about burns in children and strong odors, the Ministry of Economy recommends exercising caution when using "squishy" products. At the same time, tests have been expanded to determine the source of the incidents, although no deviations were found in standard tests at this stage.

The Ministry of Economy and Industry has issued a recall for the BENATON BT-55900 spiral heater due to safety defects. Consumers are urged to stop using the device immediately, as it poses a risk of electric shock and burns.

The Small and Medium Business Agency has launched a 9 million shekel grant program, through which the state will fund 35% of investments in computerization, digitization, automation, and artificial intelligence. The program is intended for businesses with a turnover of up to 100 million shekels in the trade, services, and industry sectors.

The Israeli Ministry of Economy has terminated its anti-dumping investigation into medical cannabis imports from Canada. The decision follows a procedural failure to notify Canadian authorities, as required by international trade regulations.

The Small and Medium Business Agency at the Ministry of Economy and Industry has opened a call for proposals for projects supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. The program offers a total of 9 million shekels, with up to 5 million shekels available per project.