Pre-shipment inspection agency recognition expanded; new agencies and equipment approved, requiring membership updates and prior travel intimation. One agency is notified for issuance of Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates with approved equipment and a standard validity; additional areas of operation are added for two existing PSIAs and additional instruments are authorised for three PSIAs. Notified PSIAs must update membership certificates and contact details. PSIAs may inspect in countries within their area of operation without a full-time branch by deputing inspectors, subject to prior intimation to DGFT and furnishing visit details. Approved instruments and calibration details are annexed.