Import of High Risk Food Products Restricted To 61 Ports: CBIC

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has restricted the entry of food items into specific ports.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided that, with effect from February 1, 2023, imports of high-risk products shall be permitted only through 61 ports, which are directly manned and managed by FSSAI officials.

The high-risk products include milk and milk products, egg powder, meat and meat products, including poultry, fish and their products, foods for infant nutrition or infant foods, nutraceuticals, health supplements, foods for dietary uses, probiotic and prebiotic foods, and foods for special medical purposes.

FSSAI has also sought comments and suggestions to facilitate the ease of doing business while ensuring the mandate of safe food imports into India within 30 days from the date of publication of the order at dramit.sharma@fssai.gov.in and import@fssai.gov.in.

Instruction No. 31/2022-Customs

Date: 14.11.2022

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