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<h1>New Circular Revises Food Consignment Clearance: Exemptions for Perishables, Testing for High-Risk Items, Customs to Track Failures.</h1> The circular outlines revised procedures for clearing food consignments under the PFA Act, 1954. It mandates general checks by Customs, including storage conditions, physical appearance, and labeling compliance. Perishable items like fruits and vegetables are exempt from sample testing if accompanied by certificates from recognized labs. Non-perishable items, particularly high-risk products like edible oils, require testing and clearance by Port Health Officers. A random testing approach is introduced for non-high-risk items. Customs will maintain a database of importers and products failing tests to inform policy. The previous circular, No. 29/99-Cus, is rescinded.