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2020 ] DEPARTMENTAL CLARIFICATIONS T13

5. The milk does not contain drug/pesticides/heavy metal residues
above the limits prescribed by the Codex Alimentarius
Commission.
6. Milk/milk products do not contain preformed bacterial toxins
such as those produced by bacteria belonging to Staph, aureus,
Bacillus cereus, Clost, perfringes and Clost, botulinum and the
level of mycotoxins should not be above the limits prescribed by
the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

Official stamp : Signature ___________
Name and address of Veterinarian
Issued at ______________ on

Post Import Requirements :
1. On arrival in India, the consignment and the documents shall be
examined by the Regional Officer/Quarantine Officer.
2. Samples shall be taken from the milk/milk products for
examination.
3. In case the documents do not conform to the requirements and the
product is not as per protocol, the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India will take
appropriate action at the cost of importing agency.
[M.F. (D.R.) Instruction No. 11/2020-Cus., dated 10-7-2020]
Vegetable oils (Blended edible) — Requirement of
AGMARK certification prior to import of Blended
edible vegetable oils

Subject : Requirement of AGMARK certification prior to import of Blended
edible vegetable oils - Regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the letter of Director (Imports),
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on the above mentioned
subject (copy attached).
2. Vide this letter, it has been clarified that import of Blended Edible
Vegetable Oils (BEVO) without prior AGMARK certification is not allowed in
India and further the Blended Edible Oils (BEVO) shall also comply with the
rules and regulations made under FSS Act, 2006. The above mentioned
compliance is to be ensured by the field formations.
3. Any issues faced in implementation of this instruction may be
brought to the notice of the Board.
Enclosure
File No. 1-1800/FSSAI/Imports/2019
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(A Statutory Authority Established under the Food Safety and
Standards Act, 2006)
FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi 110002

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