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Application of PFA Act, 1954 and other Acts for the clearance of consignments of food articles – instructions – regarding –
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....for the clearance of consignments of food articles – instructions – regarding – I am directed to refer to the Board's Circular No. 36/2001-Cus., dated 15th June, 2001 on above-mentioned subject. The said Circular provides detailed guidelines for examination and testing of food items prior to Customs clearance. It has been provided that no food item would be allowed clearance unless it is t....
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....neral checks in addition to testing of samples in terms of sub-paragraph 2.2 or 2.3 and paragraph 3 prior to clearance of food items, and if the product does not satisfy these requirements, 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, a....
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....ted 13th June 2000). 2.2 All the consignments of edible/food products imported 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 fai....
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....vernment labs about these products conforming the food safety and quality of such products. However, if perishable items such as raw meat, fish etc. are not meant for direct use by the importer, samples shall be taken and tested prior to clearance of the same as mentioned in para 2.2 above. 2.4 As regards ICDs/CFSs/ports/airports/LCSs, where Port Health Officers are not available, the Customs sha....