Food classification: Supari treated as food under PFA Act, so customs clearance must follow food-safety requirements. Supari (betelnut, split or whole) is an item of food within the meaning of section 2(v) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, and the PFA Act's provisions and clearance requirements for food items apply to its importation; customs must follow testing and food-safety procedures and issue suitable instructions to field formations when allowing clearance from customs locations.
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Food classification: Supari treated as food under PFA Act, so customs clearance must follow food-safety requirements.
Supari (betelnut, split or whole) is an item of food within the meaning of section 2(v) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, and the PFA Act's provisions and clearance requirements for food items apply to its importation; customs must follow testing and food-safety procedures and issue suitable instructions to field formations when allowing clearance from customs locations.
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