Government Launches SWIFT 2.0; AQCS, PQMS, and FSSAI Integrated as Single Touch Point for NOC Processing

New Delhi, 21 November 2025 — The Government of India has announced the launch of SWIFT 2.0 (Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade), marking a major digital upgrade to India’s trade facilitation ecosystem. Under Circular 29/2025, the system brings Animal Quarantine and Certification Service (AQCS), Plant Quarantine Management System (PQMS), and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) onto the platform, positioning SWIFT 2.0 as a single touch point for all No Objection Certificate (NOC) processing for import and export consignments.

A Major Milestone in Digital Trade Facilitation

SWIFT 2.0 is designed to streamline and digitize interactions between trade stakeholders and multiple regulatory agencies. With the integration of AQCS, PQMS, and FSSAI, importers/exporters can now submit applications, track clearances, and receive NOCs through a unified digital interface, eliminating the need for multiple agency portals and manual coordination.

Key Features of SWIFT 2.0

1. Unified Digital Platform

SWIFT 2.0 consolidates the NOC issuance process for:

• AQCS – Animal products, livestock, pets, animal-origin goods
• PQMS – Agricultural commodities, plant materials, seeds, grains
• FSSAI – Food products and food-related imports

2. Single Touch Point Processing

All NOC-related submissions, document verifications, queries, and approvals can be initiated and tracked from one platform, significantly reducing compliance time and procedural redundancies.

3. Real-Time Status Tracking

Importers receive real-time updates on file movement, agency queries, and approvals, enabling faster decision-making and reduced clearance delays.

4. Enhanced Inter-Agency Coordination

By integrating key regulatory bodies, SWIFT 2.0 fosters seamless data sharing, reduces duplication of checks, and improves risk-based assessment.

Benefits to Trade

For Importers and Exporters

• One platform for all NOC applications
• Reduced documentation and repetitive submissions
• Faster clearance times
• Transparency in processing and approvals

For Regulatory Agencies

• Improved workflow automation
• Standardized processes and data formats
• Ability to implement risk management more effectively

For the Logistics & Supply Chain Sector

• Reduced dwell time at ports
• Greater predictability in cargo movement
• Lower transaction costs

A Step Toward Ease of Doing Business

The launch of SWIFT 2.0 is aligned with India’s broader goals of enhancing ease of doing business, reducing port congestion, and strengthening digital governance in trade logistics. By creating a single window for NOC processing, the government aims to accelerate cargo clearance, minimize human interface, and bring India’s trade infrastructure closer to global best practices.

Conclusion

Circular 29/2025 and the launch of SWIFT 2.0 mark a transformative step for India’s trade facilitation framework. With AQCS, PQMS, and FSSAI now integrated, SWIFT 2.0 offers a streamlined, efficient, and transparent system that will benefit traders, regulatory bodies, and the logistics industry alike.

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