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Date: 15-Dec-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment in Export Policy of Food Supplements containing botanicals

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This notification amends the export policy for food supplements containing botanicals. It modifies Notification No. 31/2023 dated 11.09.2023.
  • The Central Government, in exercise of powers under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, has made amendments to Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018.

Key Changes

  • Exports of food supplements containing botanicals to the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), intended for human or animal consumption, under specified ITC HS codes, now require an official certificate.
  • The official certificate can be issued by the Export Inspection Council (EIC)/Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs) or SHEFEXIL.
  • EIC/EIAs can issue certificates based on satisfactory analytical test reports from EIC/EIC approved laboratories, as per EU requirements.
  • SHEFEXIL is also authorized to issue official certificates based on satisfactory analytical test reports from NABL accredited laboratories for ETO testing for food supplements containing botanicals approved for the purpose as per the requirement laid down by EU.
  • The notification lists specific ITC(HS) codes for vegetable saps and extracts, protein concentrates, and other food items affected by this amendment.

Impact Analysis

Exporters of Botanical Food Supplements

  • Action: Establish relationships with EIC/EIA and SHEFEXIL to streamline the certification process.

Export Inspection Council (EIC) and Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs)

  • Action: Ensure that testing facilities are aligned with EU requirements.

SHEFEXIL

  • Action: Establish processes and infrastructure for issuing certificates, including coordination with NABL accredited laboratories for ETO testing.

NABL Accredited Laboratories

  • Action: Ensure adequate capacity and compliance with relevant standards for ETO testing.

European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) Importers

  • Action: Communicate the new requirements to suppliers and ensure compliance with import regulations.

Key Entities Referenced

Central Government: The authority issuing the notification and responsible for amending the export policy. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The agency responsible for implementing and enforcing the foreign trade policy. Export Inspection Council (EIC): A designated competent authority for issuing official certificates for export of food supplements containing botanicals. Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs): Agencies authorized to issue official certificates for export of food supplements containing botanicals. SHEFEXIL: An Export Promotion Council, also designated as a competent authority for issuing official certificates. NABL Accredited Laboratories: Laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, responsible for conducting ETO testing. European Union (EU): A major destination for Indian exports of food supplements containing botanicals, with specific import requirements. United Kingdom (UK): A major destination for Indian exports of food supplements containing botanicals, with specific import requirements. Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The legislation that empowers the Central Government to regulate foreign trade. Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: The prevailing foreign trade policy that guides export and import regulations. ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018: The schedule that classifies goods for export purposes and specifies export policies. Notification No. 31/2023 dated 11.09.2023: The notification that is being amended by this current notification.
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The official certificate will be issued based on the 13021913 Extracts: Of nux vomica satisfactory analytical test report from 13021914 Extracts: Of ginseng (including EIC/EIC approved laboratories for the powder) purpose as per the requirement laid down by 13021915 Extracts: Of agarose EU. 13021916 Extracts: Of neem 13021917 Extracts: Of gymnema  The export of Food Supplements containing 13021918 Extracts: Of garacinia and botanicals to European Union (EU) and gambodge United Kingdom (UK) originating in or 13021919 Extracts: Other consigned from India and intended for 13021920 Extracts: Cashew shell liquid human or animal consumption, also allowed, (CNSL), crude subject to issuance of the official Certificate 13021930 Extracts: Purified and distilled by the designated EPC, SHEFEXIL, as CNSL(Cardanol) Competent Authority for issuance of official 13021990 Extracts: Other certificate. The official certificate will be 13022000 Pectic substances, pectinates and based on the satisfactory Analytical Test pectates Report from NABL accredited laboratories for ETO testing for Food 21061000 Protein concentrates and Supplements containing Botanicals textured protein Substances approved for the purpose as per the requirement laid down by EU. 21069091 Other: Diabetic foods 21069092 Other: Sterilized or pasteurized millstone 21069099 Other: Other 2. Effect of This Notification: Notification No. 31/2023 dated 11.09.2023 is amended. Export of Food Supplements containing botanicals under above mentioned ITC HS Codes intended for human or animal consumption to European Union and United Kingdom will require issuance of official certificate by EIC/EIA or SHEFIXIL. [F. No. 01/91/180/027/AM22/EC/E-30745] SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade Ex-Officio Addl. Secy, Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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