Executive Summary:
This notification, effective immediately, amends the export policy for specific Harmonized System (HS) codes under Chapter 23 of Schedule II Export Policy, ITCHS 2022. The amendment is made by the Central Government in accordance with the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992 and the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. The purpose is to revise the export policy of certain animal by-products in line with specific EU Regulations.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment to Export Policy:** The Central Government modifies the export policy for specific ITC HS codes under Chapter 23 of Schedule II Export Policy, ITCHS 2022.
* **Insertion of Policy Condition 2:**
* Policy condition 2 is inserted under Chapter 23 of Schedule II Export Policy, ITCHS 2022.
* It pertains to meat, offal, guts, bladders, stomach, intestines, pizzle, bones, horn, hooves, glands, hides, and other organs (Chapter 02, 05 & 41).
* These items should be used as raw material in the preparation of pet food products not intended for human consumption.
* The source must be APEDA registered integrated abattoirs/Municipal Slaughterhouses.
* The raw material must undergo postmortem inspection and segregation by the designated veterinary authority of the state to ensure suitability.
* Veterinarians registered under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, employed by the slaughtering unit and supervised by the designated state/UT veterinary authority, will issue inspection certificates.
* **Amendment of ITCHS Codes:** The export policy for the following ITCHS Codes are amended accordingly:
* 23091000 (Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale): Subject to Policy Condition 1 and 2 of this Chapter.
* 23099010 (Compounded Animal Feed)
* 23099020 (Concentrates for compound animal feed)
* **Reason for Amendment:** The export policy of certain Animal byproducts has been revised in line with specific EU Regulations.
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholder: Exporters of Animal By-Products
* Impact: Exporters of specific animal by-products, particularly those dealing with pet food components, must adhere to the new Policy Condition 2, including sourcing requirements and veterinary certifications.
* Action Required: Adapt sourcing and certification processes to align with the new requirements, ensuring compliance with veterinary inspections and documentation.
Stakeholder: APEDA Registered Integrated Abattoirs/Municipal Slaughterhouses
* Impact: These entities must facilitate postmortem inspections and segregation of raw materials intended for pet food production.
* Action Required: Implement procedures for veterinary inspections and segregation as per the policy, ensuring documentation for raw material suitability.
Stakeholder: Veterinary Authorities (State/UT)
* Impact: Veterinary authorities are responsible for supervising inspections by registered veterinarians and ensuring raw material suitability.
* Action Required: Supervise the inspection process carried out by the veterinarians of slaughtering units and issue the necessary certificates based on these inspections.
Stakeholder: Veterinarians registered under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984
* Impact: The veterinarians are now able to conduct inspections as per the new policy
* Action Required: Carry out inspection and issue certificates as per guidelines
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: An Indian law that empowers the Central Government to regulate foreign trade.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: A policy document outlining the guidelines and objectives for India's foreign trade.
Schedule II Export Policy, ITCHS 2022: A schedule outlining the export policies related to specific ITC HS codes.
ITC HS Codes: International Harmonized System codes used to classify traded products.
APEDA: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, an Indian organization promoting agricultural exports.
Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984: An Indian law concerning the regulation and registration of veterinarians.
EU Regulations: Regulations set by the European Union.
Ajay Bhadoo: Director General of Foreign Trade and Additional Secretary.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th September, 2025
No. 29 / 2025-26
Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of Animal By-Products- regarding.
S.O. 4100(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of Foreign Trade
(Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as
amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends export policy for specific ITC (HS) codes under
Chapter 23 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS) 2022, with immediate effect, as follows-
1. Policy condition 2 under Chapter 23 of the Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS) 2022 is inserted as follows –
Meat, Offal, Guts, Bladders, Stomach, Intestines, Pizzle, Bones, Horn, Hooves, Glands, Hides and other organs
(Chapter 02, 05 & 41) used as raw material in the preparation of pet food products (not intended for human
consumption) sourced from APEDA registered integrated abattoirs/Municipal Slaughterhouses which have been
subjected to post-mortem inspection and segregation to ensure the suitability of the raw material for such purpose by
the designated veterinary authority of the state where the meat processing plant is located shall issue the certificate
on the basis of inspections carried out by Veterinarians duly registered under Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984
employed by the slaughtering unit and supervised by the designed veterinary authority of the state/UT.
2. Export Policy of the following ITC(HS) Codes are amended accordingly:
ITC(HS) Codes & Existing Export Policy Revised Export Policy Condition
Description Condition
23091000 --- Dog or cat food, put up for Subject to Policy Condition 1 of Subject to Policy Condition 1 and 2 of
retail sale this Chapter. this Chapter.
23099010 --- Compounded Animal Feed
23099020 --- Concentrates for
compound animal feed
Effect of this Notification: Export policy of certain Animal by-products has been revised in line with specific
EU Regulations.
[F No. 01/91/180/03/AM-19/EC/E- 42921]
AJAY BHADOO, Director General of Foreign Trade &Addl. Secy.
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