Executive Summary:
This notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry extends the prohibition on the import of milk and milk products from China. The extension is effective until April 23, 2019, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. This prohibition includes chocolates and confectionary items containing milk or milk solids.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Import Prohibition Extension:**
* The prohibition on the import of milk and milk products from China is extended.
* The extension is effective from December 23, 2018.
* The prohibition lasts until April 23, 2019, or until further orders are issued, whichever comes first.
* **Products Affected:**
* The prohibition includes milk and milk products.
* The prohibition includes chocolates and chocolate products containing milk or milk solids.
* The prohibition includes candies and confectionary food preparations containing milk or milk solids.
* **Governing Authority:**
* The notification is issued by the Central Government.
* The notification is issued under Section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
* The notification is issued in conjunction with the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020.
Impact Analysis:
* **Importers:**
* Impact: Cannot import milk and milk products from China until April 23, 2019, or until further notice.
* Action Required: Find alternative sources for milk and milk products or halt production of affected goods until the prohibition is lifted.
* **Consumers:**
* Impact: May experience changes in the availability or pricing of milk and milk-derived products.
* Action Required: Be aware of potential changes in product availability and pricing.
* **Ministry of Commerce and Industry:**
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the import prohibition.
* Action Required: Monitor and enforce the prohibition on imports of affected goods from China.
* **Foreign Trade Department**
* Impact: Responsible for implementing changes to import policies.
* Action Required: Update import policies in accordance with the prohibition.
Key Entities Referenced
China: Country from which the import of milk and milk products is prohibited.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for this notification.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document referenced in the notification, related to foreign trade.
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992: An Indian law that provides the legal basis for the notification.
ITC HS 2017: Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding, 2017 version.
Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi: Director General of Foreign Trade and ex-officio Additional Secretary who issued the notification.
New Delhi, Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
Milk and Milk Products: The goods that are subject to import prohibition from China, including chocolates and confectionary containing milk.