Executive Summary:
This trade notice from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade concerns the submission of requests for Import Monitoring Committee (IMC) approval for the export of wheat flour (Atta). It specifies the documents required for submission and outlines the validity period of IMC approvals. It reiterates previous instructions regarding the online submission process, initially detailed in Notification No. 04 dated 10.05.2021.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Subject:** Submission of requests for seeking IMCs approval for export of Wheat Flour (Atta).
* **Online Submission:**
* Requests for IMC approval must be submitted online.
* Reference Notification No. 04 dated 10.05.2021 for the online submission procedure.
* **Required Documents:** Along with the online application, the following documents must be submitted:
* Proof of payment copy.
* Copy of valid export order/proforma invoice.
* Undertaking that the firm is not blacklisted.
* Documentary evidence to prove that the firm is ISO 22000 compliant
* **Validity:** Approvals granted by the IMC for wheat flour (Atta) exports will be valid for 3 months only.
* **Self-Attestation:** All documents must be self-attested by an authorized person from the firm.
* **Incomplete Applications:** Incomplete applications will not be considered by the IMC.
Impact Analysis:
* **Exporters of Wheat Flour (Atta):**
* Impact: Must adhere to the new documentation and online submission requirements to obtain IMC approval for exports. Validity of the approvals is limited to 3 months.
* Action Required: Gather all necessary documents (payment proof, export order/proforma invoice, undertaking of non-blacklisting, and ISO 22000 compliance proof), self-attest them, and submit them online following the procedure in Notification No. 04 dated 10.05.2021.
* **Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Regional Authorities:**
* Impact: Need to be aware of the new requirements for IMC approval requests related to wheat flour exports.
* Action Required: Process IMC approval requests in line with the guidelines given in the notice.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade and commerce.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for implementing the foreign trade policy.
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi: The location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) headquarters, in New Delhi, Delhi.
Import Monitoring Cell (IMC): A cell that provides approval for export of Wheat Flour Atta
Wheat Flour Atta: The specific commodity whose export is being regulated and requires IMC approval.
ISO 22000: An international standard for food safety management systems. Having this certification may be related to IMC approval.
Commerce and Industry Minister: The government minister who approved the issuance of the trade notice.
S. K. Mohapatra: Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
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E-mail:
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