**Policy Summary:**
This notification, dated March 2, 2015, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, amends the Foreign Trade Policy (2009-2014). Specifically, it modifies paragraph 4A.2.1 in Chapter 4 of the policy to include the "International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research India Private Limited, Surat, India" as an authorized laboratory for certification grading of diamonds weighing 0.25 carats and above. This addition is made in exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014. The notification number is 11320092014, and the file number is F. No. 0194180379AM14PC 4. The Director General of Foreign Trade, Pravir Kumar, approved the notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014: A trade policy referenced in the notification regarding the certification grading of diamonds.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: An act of law that empowers the Central Government to amend trade policies.
Central Government: The governing body authorized to amend the Foreign Trade Policy according to the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992.
International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research India Private Limited, Surat, India: A diamond grading and research laboratory located in Surat, Gujarat, India.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The issuing authority for the notification, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Pravir Kumar: Director General of Foreign Trade
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The government ministry overseeing the Department of Commerce and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
New Delhi: Location of notification