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TMI BlogImport of Edible/ Food Products -X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 954 (PFA Act, 1954) or Authorised officers under FSS Act, 2006 are not available. In such cases the samples will be drawn by Customs and the same may be got tested from the nearest Central Food Laboratory or a laboratory authorized for such testing by DGHS or FSSAI. The List of approved laboratories is attached with this Circular and is annexed as Annexure-A. 3. Following procedures in addition to the procedure currently in vogue is prescribed for clearance of food and edible items at Air Cargo Import Shed. (a) In the event of concerned officer from FSSAI not being readily available the samples may be got drawn by the AC/DC (Import Shed) in terms of DGFT Policy Circular 25 (RE-2003)/2002-007 dated 28.01.2004 and 37 (RE-2003)/2002-2 ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Samples would be drawn from the first five consecutive consignments of each food item (preferably complete consumer pack including its label), imported by a particular importer and referred to Central Food Laboratory or a laboratory authorized for such testing by DGHS or FSSAI for testing to ascertain the quality and heath safety standards of the consignments. This would be irrespective of import, if the importer supplier and the product remains the same. (iii) In the event of the samples conforming to the prescribed standards, the AC/DC (Import Shed) would switch to a system of checking 5% -20% of the consignments of these food items on a random basis, for checking conformity to the prescribed standards. The selection of food items for ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... t and Rules made thereunder failing which sample may not be drawn from such consignment for testing. It must be ensured that all such details are mentioned at least in English language. If the label does not conform to specifications as prescribed or is not in English Language such products shall not be cleared. 5. Further as per Para 13 of Chapter 1A (General Notes Regarding Import Policy) of the ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items, import of all such edible/ food products, domestic sale and manufacture which are governed by FSS/PFA Act shall also be subject to the condition that at the time of importation, the products are having a valid shelf life of not less than 60% of the original shelf life. Shelf life of the produ ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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