Executive Summary:
This Public Notice, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on September 9, 2016, amends the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20. It includes Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK in Appendix 2G as a pre-shipment inspection agency (PSIA) and re-notifies the inspection instruments authorized for Asia Inspection Agency Co. Ltd., Thailand. The recognition of Ms. Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK is valid for three years from the date of the notice.
Key Points / Main Content:
Inclusion of Melt Enterprises Ltd. as PSIA:
* Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK is included in Appendix 2G of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 as a PSIA, effective immediately.
* Their area of operation includes the UK, USA, South Africa, European Union, UAE, New Zealand, and Australia.
* This recognition is valid for three years from the date of this public notice.
* Approved spectrometers and survey meters for PSIC issuance by Melt Enterprises Ltd. are listed in the annexure.
Clarification Regarding Asia Inspection Agency Co. Ltd., Thailand:
* Asia Inspection Agency Co. Ltd., Thailand, can only use Radcomm 200125 and 200126 for inspections.
* This clarifies Public Notice No. 15/2015-2020 dated 31.05.2016.
Impact Analysis:
Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK:
* Impact: Recognized as a Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIA).
* Action Required: Issue Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates (PSIC) as per Para 2.55e of HBP, 2015-20, adhering to the approved spectrometers and survey meters listed in the annexure.
Asia Inspection Agency Co. Ltd., Thailand:
* Impact: Restriction on inspection instruments to Radcomm 200125 and 200126.
* Action Required: Limit inspections to only the specified instruments.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and monitoring the changes to the Foreign Trade Policy.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the updated guidelines for PSIAs.
Exporters/Importers:
* Impact: Affected by the recognized PSIAs for pre-shipment inspections.
* Action Required: Utilize the services of Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK, as a recognized PSIA, if applicable, and be aware of the inspection limitations for Asia Inspection Agency Co. Ltd., Thailand.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A trade policy document issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Government of India, outlining guidelines and regulations for import and export activities.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The agency responsible for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy in India.
Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK: A company based in the United Kingdom recognized for issuing Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates (PSIC).
Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC): A certificate issued by an authorized agency verifying the quality, quantity, and other specifications of goods before they are shipped.
Asia Inspection Agency Co. Ltd., Thailand: A company based in Thailand approved as Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIA).
Appendix 2G: A section within the Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, listing recognized agencies.
Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020: A document that explains the procedures and guidelines for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020.
New Delhi, Delhi: The location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) where the Public Notice was issued.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 9th September, 2016
No. 31/2015-2020
F. No. 01/53/162/Mise/PSIA/AMI7/PSIA-10/Ic.—In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of
the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby includes the following agency in
Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 in terms of Para 2.55 (d) of
HBP 2015-20 with immediate effect:-
S. Company Name Area of Operation
No.
1. Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK USA, South Africa, European¹Hkkx Iµ[k.M 1º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
Union, UAE, New Zealand and
Head Office Australia
20-22 Wenlock Road, London N17GU, United Kingdom
Branch Office
USA
Ph441, 50 Harrison Street, Hoboken, New Jersey, USA 07030
South Africa
Unit 4a, Floor 3 (Mezzanine, Block A, Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert
Road, Woodstock, Cape Town 7915
European Union
(i) Parque Santiago-3, Local-116, Avda, Rafael Puig, Playa de Las
America- Arona 38660 Tenerife, Spain
(ii) 16 Rue des Deux Gares, 75010 Paris, France
2. M/s. Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK is recognized for issuing Pre-shipment Inspection Certificates for a period of
3 years as per provision of Para 2.55(e) of HBP, 2015-20 from the date of issue of this Public Notice. Details
of approved spectrometers and survey meters for issuance of PSIC by M/s. Melt Enterprises Ltd. is annexed.
3. Further, M/s. Asia Inspection Agency Co. Ltd., Thailand approved as PSIA vide Public Notice No. 15/2015-
2020 dated 31.05.2016 may carry out inspections with only the following two instruments, Radcomm 200125
& 200126 which are approved for carrying out inspections and not as stated in the Public Notice
No. 15/2015-2020 dated 31.05.2016.
Effects of this public notice
(i) M/s. Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK is recognized as Pre-Shipment inspection Agency in terms of Para
2.55 (d) of HBP 2015-20 in Appendix 2G.
(ii) The Details of authorized instrumnets for inspection in respect of M/s. Asia Inspection Agency Co.
Ltd. , Thailand is re-notifed
ANUP WADHAWAN, Director General of Foreign Trade
ANNEXURE
Approved spectrometers and survey meters for issuance of PSIC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
Sl. Case Date of Date of
Applicant Make Model Sl. No.
No. No. calibration purchase
Radcomm
1. 102 Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK Rhandy 100525 02.05.2016 02.05.2016
Systems
Radcomm
Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK Mspec 200162 02.05.2016 02.05.2016
Systems
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