**Executive Summary:**
This notification, effective February 3, 2016, outlines the procedure for exporting sesame seeds to European Union (EU) countries. It amends Schedule 2 of the ITC HS Classification of Export Import Items, designating the Indian Oilseeds Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) as the competent authority for issuing export certifications. The notification also specifies conditions related to Salmonella contamination control.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Amendment:** Schedule 2 of ITC HS Classification of Export Import Items is amended concerning sesame seed exports to the EU.
* **ITC HS Codes and Descriptions:**
* 12074010: Sesame seeds of seed quality, whether or not broken (Free Export).
* 12074090: Other sesame seeds, whether or not broken (Free Export).
* **Export Conditions:** Exports under both ITC HS codes (12074010 and 12074090) to EU countries are permitted subject to specific conditions.
* **Competent Authority:** The Indian Oilseeds Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) is designated as the competent authority to issue export certifications.
* **Export Certification:** IOPEPC will issue export certification within two working days of receiving a request from the exporter, contingent on a Certificate of Analysis from a NABL-accredited laboratory.
* **Salmonella Control:** The procedure for controlling Salmonella contamination in sesame seeds for export to the EU is detailed in a document available on the DGFT website (http://dgft.gov.in).
**Impact Analysis:**
**Exporters of Sesame Seeds to the EU:**
* *Impact:* Must adhere to the new export conditions, including obtaining export certification from IOPEPC and ensuring compliance with Salmonella contamination control procedures.
* *Action Required:* Obtain export certification from IOPEPC, provide a Certificate of Analysis from a NABL-accredited laboratory, and follow the guidelines for Salmonella contamination control as outlined on the DGFT website.
**Indian Oilseeds Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC):**
* *Impact:* Designated as the competent authority for issuing export certifications for sesame seeds to the EU.
* *Action Required:* Issue export certifications within two working days of receiving a request from the exporter, provided they meet the specified conditions.
**Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for providing information and guidelines related to the export of sesame seeds to the EU.
* *Action Required:* Maintain and update the document outlining the procedure for Salmonella control on its website (http://dgft.gov.in).
Key Entities Referenced
European Union countries: The destination for sesame seed exports, subject to specific procedures and conditions outlined in the notification.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: The governing legislation providing the central government with the power to regulate foreign trade.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document that is read with the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992.
ITC HS Classification of Export Import Items: Schedule 2 of ITC HS Classification is amended to include the new export procedures for sesame seeds.
Indian Oilseeds and Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC): Designated competent authority for issuing export certifications for sesame seeds.
NABL accredited laboratory: Laboratories accredited by NABL whose Certificate of Analysis are required for export certification.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The organization whose website (dgft.gov.in) hosts the procedure document for controlling Salmonella contamination in sesame seeds.
Anup Wadhawan: Director General of Foreign Trade
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561 GI/2016 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd February, 2016
No. 37/2015-2020
Subject: Procedure for export of sesame seeds to the European Union countries
S.O. 354(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development &
Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the
Central Government hereby makes the following amendment, with immediate effect, in Schedule 2 of ITC (HS)
Classification of Export & Import Items relating to export of sesame seeds to the European Union countries.
2. The new entries at Sl. No. 68A and 68B shall be inserted in Chapter 12 of schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification
of Export & Import Items as follows:
Sl. Tariff Item Unit Item Export Nature of- Restriction
No. HS Code Description Policy
68A 12074010 Kg. Sesame seeds Free Export of items both at Sl. No. 68A and 68B to European
whether or not Union countries shall be permitted subject to following
broken of conditions:-
seeds quality
(i) Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council
68B 12074090 Other sesame Free (IOPEPC) is designated as competent authority to issue
seeds whether export certification.
or not broken
(ii) The IOPEPC shall issue export certification within two
working days of receiving the request from exporter subject
to a ‘Certificate of Analysis’ by a NABL accredited
laboratory.
(iii) The procedure for export of sesame seeds to the
European Union countries has been outlined in the document
‘Procedure for Control of Contamination of Salmonella in
Sesame Seeds for Export to EU’ which is available on the
website of DGFT at http://dgft.gov.in/.
3. Effect of this notification :
Conditions for export of sesame seeds to European Union countries have been notified.
[F. No. 01/91/180/155 /AM16/Export Cell]
ANUP WADHAWAN, Director General of Foreign Trade
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