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2020 ] DEPARTMENTAL CLARIFICATIONS T11

issued in conformity with domestic regulations as stated in the FSSAI
Regulations, 2011 (copy enclosed).
2. It is clarified that the above certificate is applicable for import of milk
and milk products into India included under different chapters for human
consumption in Indian import policy (whether SIP is applicable or not).
3. However, some importers have imported consignments of milk
products into India without fulfilment of above stated Veterinary Health
Certificate due to gap in communication in fulfilling these mandatory
requirements.
4. Considering unique and extraordinary situations in industry due to
COVID-19 pandemic, confusion among stakeholders w.r.t. applicability of
veterinary health protocols as import requirements of milk & milk products and
to minimize financial losses so as to facilitate Ease of Doing Business, this
Department has no objection for granting AQCS clearance for such consignments
as one time relaxation measure for milk products brought under chapter 35 and
17 which are having date of lading as 30-4-2020 or before from exporting country
subject to fulfilment of sanitary and hygienic certification. This clarificatory
circular will not be considered and quoted as a precedent in future.
5. This issues with approval of the competent authority.
Sd/-
(Dr. Gagan Garg)
Assistant Commissioner (Trade)

Enclosure
File No. : L-110109(4)/15/2019-Trade (E-14537)
Government of India
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi
Dated the 24th December, 2020.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Revised Veterinary Certificate for Import of Milk and Milk Products
into India - Regarding.
The Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food
Additives) Regulations, 2011 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
states use of non-animal rennet type enzymes for making variety of dairy
products.
2. To bring the Veterinary Certificate for Import of Milk and Milk
Products into India in conformity with domestic regulations as stated in the
FSSAI Regulations, 2011, the necessary amendment has been made in the
Veterinary Certificate.
3. A copy of said Veterinary Certificate is enclosed herewith for kind
information and further necessary actions, if any.

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