Application of PFA Act, 1954 and other Acts for the clearance of consignments of food articles - instructions - regarding -

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.... clearance of consignments of food articles - instructions - regarding - I am directed to refer to the Board's Circular No.103/2000-Cus. dated 15th December, 2000 on above mentioned subject. In the said Circular, detailed guidelines were provided for examination, testing of food items prior to Customs clearance. Since then the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has issued a notification No. 3(R....

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.... should be checked to see whether they meet the requirements of storage, as per the nature of the product, and does not in any way cause deterioration or contamination of the products. (b) Physical/ visual appearance in terms of possible damage - whether it is swollen or bulged in appearance; and also for rodent/insect contamination or presence of filth, dirt etc. - should be checked. (c) The pr....

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....nts may be allowed to be stored in warehouses under section 49 of the Customs Act, 1962. If the product fails the test, the Customs authorities will ensure that the goods are re-exported out of the country by following the usual adjudication procedure or destroyed as required under the relevant rules. 2.3 As regards ICDs/CFSs/ports/airports/LCSs, where Port Health Officers are not available, the ....