TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Application of PFA Act, 1954 and other Acts for the clearance of consignments of food articles - instructions - regarding -
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....lication of PFA Act, 1954 and other Acts for the 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 Director....
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....ts, clearance shall not be allowed:- (a) The condition of the hold in which the products were transported 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 - ....
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....ted through ports,airports, ICDs, CFSs, Land Customs Stations shall be referred to PHOs for testing and clearance shall be allowed only after receipt of the test report. Pending receipt of test report, such consignments 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-....
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....tion. 3. In addition to testing of food items under the PFA Act, 1954, these items shall also be subject to examination/testing to ensure compliance of the requirements of other Acts, regulations, and orders such as Meat Food Products Order, 1973, Plants, Fruits and Seeds (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 1989, the Livestock Act etc. for the time being in force if these....