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Quality control for milk exports now requires pre-export inspection and approval, aligning exports with international health standards.
Pre-export quality control and inspection for milk and milk products are mandated under the Milk and Milk Products (Quality Control, Inspection & Monitoring) Rules, 2020. Exporters must obtain establishment approval based on a Food Safety Management System; certain consignments require consignment-wise inspection. A health certificate is required only if the importing country demands it. Customs must verify the Export Inspection Council approval or a Certificate of Inspection. Authorities are directed to sensitize officers and to align earlier orders with current international health and trade standards.