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 are also covered by these Acts/orders, before these are allowed clearance into the country.
As success of such joint monitoring would depend upon the groundwork done by concerned Commissioner of Customs / Central Excise before hand, it may kindly be ensured that our officers participate in such meeting with upto date information along with brief details of any misuse by the units concerned. Such meetings may be taken seriously and a report on the meeting may also be submitted to the Board within 7 days. Any suggestions to make this system of joint monitoring more effective are welcome and may be forwarded to the Board.
S.O. 523(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2000 (53 of 2000), the Central Government hereby appoints the 15th day of June, 2001 as the date on which the provisions of section 80 of the said Act shall come into force.
Key amendments in the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002 focus on claim filing periods, export certifications, DEPB rates, and support for exporters.
