This gazette notification announces an amendment to the Handbook of Procedures 2023, specifically regarding the list of authorized laboratories for diamond certification and grading.
The notification adds GIA Laboratory, DMCC, Dubai, UAE to the list of authorized laboratories.
Key Changes
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has added a new entry to Para 4.73 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023.
GIA Laboratory, DMCC, Dubai, UAE is now authorized to certify and grade diamonds of 0.25 carat and above.
This addition is made under the powers conferred by Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023.
Impact Analysis
Diamond Traders and Exporters
Traders should update their processes to include this new authorized laboratory if needed.
GIA Laboratory, DMCC, Dubai, UAE
The laboratory may need to ensure compliance with the Handbook of Procedures 2023.
Other Authorized Laboratories
They may need to re-evaluate their service offerings and pricing strategies.
Government Agencies
They may need to update their systems to reflect this change.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The government body responsible for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy and making amendments to the Handbook of Procedures.
Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The policy document that provides the framework for India's foreign trade.
Handbook of Procedures 2023: A detailed manual that outlines the procedures and guidelines for foreign trade in India.
GIA Laboratory, DMCC, Dubai, UAE: A diamond certification and grading laboratory located in Dubai, UAE, now authorized by the Indian government.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(Directorate General of Foreign Trade)
No. 41/2024-25
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, 15th January, 2025
Subject: Addition of new laboratory in Para 4.73 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023.
F.No. 01/94/180/258/AM21/PC-4.––In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and
2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign
Trade hereby makes the following amendment in the Para 4.73 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023:
A new entry at SI no. 19 in the Para 4.73 of HBoP-2023 is added as under:
(19) GIA Laboratory, DMCC, Dubai, UAE.
Effect of the Public Notice: GIA Laboratory, DMCC, Dubai, UAE has been included in the list of
authorized laboratories under Para 4.73 of the HBoP-2023 for certification / grading of diamonds of 0.25
carat and above.
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade, Ex-officio Addl. Secy.
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