The gazette notification amends the export policy for cough syrups under ITC (HS) code 3004. Effective June 1, 2023, exports of cough syrups will be permitted only if the export sample is tested and a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is produced from specified laboratories.
Key Changes
The notification mandates that all cough syrup exports under ITC (HS) code 3004 require a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from approved laboratories.
The approved laboratories include: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (Ghaziabad), CDL (Kolkata), CDTL (Chennai), CDTL (Mumbai), CDTL (Hyderabad), RDTL (Chandigarh), RDTL (Guwahati), and any NABL accredited State Drugs Testing Laboratory.
This change is effective from June 1, 2023.
Impact Analysis
Exporters of Cough Syrup
Action Items: Exporters must factor in the testing costs and potential delays into their export plans.
Approved Laboratories
Action Items: Laboratories should streamline their testing and certification processes to minimize delays.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
Action Items: DGFT should monitor the implementation of the policy and address any challenges or issues that may arise.
Consumers in Importing Countries
Benefit: The testing and certification requirements may help to ensure that imported cough syrups meet quality standards.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The Act provides the legal framework for the development and regulation of foreign trade in India. Section 3 and 5 of the act provides the power to the central government to make provisions relating to import and export.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: The Foreign Trade Policy outlines the framework for promoting exports and facilitating trade. Para 1.02 and 2.01 are relevant to the powers and objectives.
ITC (HS) Export Policy: The Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) is a system for classifying goods for trade purposes. This notification amends Chapter 30 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy.
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission: One of the approved laboratories for testing cough syrup exports, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
CDL, Kolkata: Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata, West Bengal, is one of the approved laboratories for testing cough syrup exports.
CDTL, Chennai: Central Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the approved laboratories for testing cough syrup exports.
CDTL, Mumbai: Central Drugs Testing Laboratory, Mumbai, Maharashtra, is one of the approved laboratories for testing cough syrup exports.
CDTL, Hyderabad: Central Drugs Testing Laboratory, Hyderabad, Telangana, is one of the approved laboratories for testing cough syrup exports.
RDTL, Chandigarh: Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chandigarh, is one of the approved laboratories for testing cough syrup exports.
RDTL, Guwahati: Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory, Guwahati, Assam, is one of the approved laboratories for testing cough syrup exports.
NABL Accredited State Drugs Testing Laboratory: Any State Drugs Testing Laboratory that is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is an approved laboratory for testing cough syrup exports.
DGFT: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, responsible for implementing and enforcing the foreign trade policy.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 22nd May, 2023
No. 06 /2023
Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of Cough Syrup.
S.O. 2242(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade
(Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended , read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign
Trade Policy, 2023, the Central Government hereby makes following amendment in Chapter 30 of the Schedule 2 of
the ITC (HS) Export Policy related to export of Cough Syrup w.e.f. 1st June, 2023 :
Sl. No. ITC HS Description Existing Revised Export Policy
Codes Export Policy
84 A 3004 Cough Syrup Free Cough Syrup shall be permitted to be exported
subject to the export sample being tested and
production of Certificate of Analysis (CoA) issued by
any of the following laboratories:
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ghaziabad,
Uttar Pradesh
CDL, Kolkata, West Bengal
CDTL, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
CDTL, Mumbai, Maharashtra
CDTL, Hyderabad, Telangana
RDTL, Chandigarh
RDTL, Guwahati, Assam
Any NABL accredited State Drugs Testing
Laboratory
2. Effect of this Notification:
The export of "Cough Syrup" under ITC (HS) Codes falling under the Heading 3004 shall be permitted subject to the
export sample being tested and production of Certificate of Analysis (CoA) issued by any of the laboratories as
mentioned in Para-1 above, with effect from 1st June 2023.
[F. No. 01/91/180/21/AM20/EC/Part-VII/e- 21207]
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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