Notification No. 29 (RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 07.08.2000

On August 7, 2000, the Government of India issued Notification No. 29 (RE-2000), amending the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 1997-2002. The notification introduces a ban on the import of beef in any form and any products containing beef. It also mandates that all consignments of edible oils and processed food products imported in bulk must carry a declaration from the exporter on the shipping documents, confirming that the consignment does not contain beef in any form. Furthermore, all imported consumer-packed edible products must bear a label stating that the product does not contain beef. These amendments aim to ensure compliance with dietary and health regulations related to the import of food items.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NOTIFICATION NO. 29 (RE-2000) 1997-2002

NEW DELHI: 7^th August, 2000

S.O (E) – In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 1997-2002 published on 31^st March, 1997 (RE-98) as amended from time to time, namely –

1. The following shall be added after para 2 of chapter 1A: General notes regarding import policy of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 1997-2002 :

“3. Import of Beef in any form and import of products containing beef in any form is prohibited.

4. All consignments of edible oils and processed food products, imported in bulk,shall carry a declaration from the concerned exporter on the shipping documents that the consignment does not contain beef in any form. All consignments of edible products, imported in consumer packs, shall carry a declaration on the label of the package that the product does not contain beef in any form.”

This issues in Public Interest.

Sd/-

( N.L. LAKHANPAL)

Director General of Foreign Trade and ex-officio

Additional Secretary to the Government of India

Copy to all concerned.

(O.P. HISARIA)

Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade