Empanelment of Local Competent Authorities for Health Certification of Ornamental Fish - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 02/2016

GOVT. OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CITY CUSTOMS COMMISSIONERATE, C.R. BLDG., QUEEN'S ROAD, BENGALURU- 560 001, C. No. VIII/09/02/2016 City cus Tech Date : 12-01-2016 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 02/2016 DATED 12-01-2016 Sub: Empanelment of Local Competent Authorities for Health Certification of Ornamental Fish - Reg. It is to bring to the notice of Exporters/CHAs and all concerned that the Marine Products Export Development Authority vide letter Ref: 13/13/OFD/HO- 2010-11 dated 04/01/2016 have informed that as per the directive 2006/88/ EC, ornamental fish exported to European Union countries should be accompanied by Health Certification by the competent authority. The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and Export Inspection Agency (EIA) have been declared as the Central Competent Authority by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India vide letter No. 2/29/2007-EI EP dated 30-07-2007. Functions of the Central Competent Authorities (CCA) will be to designate, monitor, suspend or withdraw designation of Local Competent Authorities (LCA) and also to perform the activities within its jurisdiction in accordance with mandatory requirements as per EU norms. The responsibilities of Local Competent Authorities are: 1. Health Certification of the ornamental fish consignments as and when required. 2. Visit the export premises to inspect the consignment at least 24 hours prior to the export in order to certify the stock as per the specifications of the importing country. 3. To submit a copy of the Health Certificate issued to the concerned MPEDA, Regional Office. 4. If the consignment does not satisfy the condition, a report on the same may be given to the exporter and a copy may be submitted to MPEDA Regional Office. 02. The consolidated list of officials designated as Local Competent Authorities by MPEDA are given in Annexure-I. These Officials are authorized to issue Health Certificates for ornamental fish destined for export from 09th December 2015 until further orders. In case, LCA fail to fulfill the responsibilities, MPEDA reserve the right to withdraw the designation. The format of health certification of ornamental fish to EU is enclosed herewith for information and necessary compliance. 03. Hindi version follows. Encl: Annexure-I (R.B.TIWARI) PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER