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TMI Blog2023 (7) TMI 923X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... as granted a certificate to that effect, however, we would desire that in terms of what we have observed specific approval and statement to that effect needs to come on affidavit on behalf of FSSAI-Respondent No. 7. If FSSAI files such affidavit, it is opined, the Customs who is also dependent on such authorities like the FSSAI who are supposed to be the custodians on food safety and standards who would be seriously concerned for such goods/items before they are put to human consumption. List the matter on 25th July 2023, High on Board. - WRIT PETITION (L) NO.33250 OF 2022 - - - Dated:- 18-7-2023 - G.S. KULKARNI, AND JITENDRA JAIN, JJ. For the Petitioner : Mr. Vikram Nankani, Senior Advocate a/w. Dr. Sujay Kantawala, Mr. Swanand ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... perused the Affidavit of Dr. Krishna Methekar filed on behalf of the FSSAI dated 17th March 2023. In para 4(vii), the following statement is made in regard to the Petitioner s consignment of Soybean. 4(vii) It is respectfully submitted that vide order dated 12th September 2016 wherein the order provides for drawing of one homogeneous sample out of the commingled cargo for multiple importers with same IGM Number, the Cargo of soyabean having BOE No. 2295860 dated 03.09.2022 IGM No. 2320828 was scrutinized, visual inspection conducted and sample was drawn. The sample was found to be complaint by FSSAI s accredited Laboratory, due to which the Soya beans consignments having Bill of entry No. 2295993, 2296035, 2296070, 2296076 was cleared ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... onsumption. 6. We may also observe that the customs department is also struggling with lot of uncertainty on these issues, referring to the report of the Kochi Laboratory. However, in our opinion, once the initial stand of the GEAC itself is clear i.e. to call for the test report from the FSSAI then certainly the note of the FSSAI becomes crucial in such matters. 7. Accordingly, we expect such an Affidavit to be filed on behalf of FSSAI on or before the adjourned date of hearing. Copy of the Affidavit be served upon the parties. 8. We also record Mr. Mishra s objection on the report of the FSSAI and his contention that some more test would require to be undertaken on the basis of some questionnaire which he has received from the de ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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