This Public Notice No. 24/2023, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), amends paragraph 4.73(15) of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023. The amendment pertains to the name of an authorized laboratory for the certification/grading of diamonds.
Key Changes
The name of the authorized laboratory listed in paragraph 4.73(15) of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023 has been changed.
The previous name, 'Forevermark NV, Antwerp, Belgium', has been replaced with 'International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (Belgium), NV'.
Impact Analysis
Stakeholders
Customs authorities: Customs officials need to be aware of the change when verifying diamond certifications.
Suggested Action Items
Inform relevant stakeholders, such as suppliers and customers, about the change.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority for the Public Notice, responsible for foreign trade policy and its implementation.
Handbook of Procedures, 2023: A document providing detailed procedures related to the Foreign Trade Policy.
Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023: The overarching policy governing India's foreign trade.
International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (Belgium), NV: The newly authorized laboratory for diamond certification/grading, replacing Forevermark NV.
Forevermark NV, Antwerp, Belgium: The previously authorized laboratory for diamond certification/grading, now replaced.
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5037 GI/2023 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I—SEC.1]
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 4th August, 2023
No. 24 /2023
Subject:- Amendment in Para 4.73 (15) of Handbook of Procedures, 2023-reg.
F. No. 01/94/180/258/AM21/PC-4.— In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 & 2.04 of
the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby
makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedure, 2023:
The existing para 4.73(15) of Handbook of Procedures, 2023 reads as under:
(15) Forevermark NV, Antwerp, Belgium
The amended para 4.73(15) of Handbook of Procedures, 2023 reads as under:
(15) International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (Belgium), NV
Effect of this Public Notice:
Para 4.73(15) of Handbook of Procedures, 2023 stands amended to modify the name of authorized laboratories for
certification / grading of diamonds.
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-officio Addl. Secy.
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