Executive Summary:
This notification concerns amendments to the import policy conditions under ITC HS code 3808, specifically regarding insecticides. It mandates registration or import permits for importing chemicals intended for use as insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides etc. under the Insecticides Act, 1968. This notification was issued on January 1, 2015, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Import of Insecticides:**
* Mandatory registration is required under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 for importing chemicals intended to be used as insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc.
* For insecticides imported for non-insecticidal purposes, an import permit from the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is required.
* The Registration Committee specifies import conditions, potentially including the source of import, when granting registration or permits.
* Importing insecticides from sources not specified on the registration certificate or permit is prohibited.
* **Regulatory Guidelines:**
* The Registration Committee may issue regulatory guidelines regarding safety, efficacy, and quality, which importers must fully comply with.
* **Notification Effect:**
* Policy provisions under the Insecticides Act, 1968, regarding the import of insecticides under EXIM code 3808 of Chapter 38 in ITC HS, 2012 Schedule I Import Policy, are being officially notified.
Impact Analysis:
Importers:
* Impact: Importers are subject to new regulations regarding the import of insecticides and related chemicals, including mandatory registration or permits and adherence to guidelines issued by the Registration Committee.
* Action Required: Importers must ensure they have the necessary registration or permits before importing insecticides. They must also comply with any safety, efficacy, and quality guidelines issued by the Registration Committee.
Registration Committee:
* Impact: The Registration Committee is responsible for enforcing the new policy conditions and issuing registration, permits, and regulatory guidelines.
* Action Required: The Registration Committee needs to implement and oversee the new policy conditions, ensuring that registration and permit processes align with the updated regulations. They must also establish and communicate any relevant safety, efficacy, and quality guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014: A trade policy referenced in the notification, providing the context for the amendment.
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992: The legal act that empowers the Central Government to make amendments to import policies.
ITC HS, 2012 Schedule 1 Import Policy: The Harmonized System code and Import Policy under which the import conditions are being amended, specifically Chapter 38.
Insecticides Act, 1968: The primary legislation governing the import and use of insecticides in India.
Registration Committee: A committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation responsible for granting registration and permits for insecticide imports.
Department of Agriculture and Cooperation: The department under which the Registration Committee operates.
Pravir Kumar: Director General of Foreign Trade
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.