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Regarding import of livestock products
Circular No. 43 dated 6th August
2001
The undersigned
is directed to say that the Livestock Importation Act, 1898 (9 of 1898) has been
amended vide the Livestock Importation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2001 which was
promulgated on 5th July, 2001. Prior to amendment, the said Act was
applicable only for livestock whereas livestock products were not regulated
under the Act. The amendment to the said Act has been made to regulate the
import of livestock products in such manner that these imports do not adversely
affect the human and animal health population of the country. In exercise of the
powers of the Central Government under the amended Livestock Importation Act,
1898, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has issued a notification
dated 7th July 2001 to regulate the import of livestock products as
per the procedure laid down in the Schedule annexed to the said notification. A
copy of the said notification and the Schedule thereto is enclosed for
reference.
2. The
notification inter-alia provides that import of livestock products will be
allowed against valid sanitary import permits issued by the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying and the same will be allowed through the airports and
seaports at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai only which have Animal Quarantine
and Certification Services Stations.
3. You
are requested to kindly bring the contents of the said notification and the
Schedule thereto to the notice of all concerned immediately by way of issue of a
suitable Public Notice and Standing Order and ensure strict compliance of the
same. It may be made clear that the compliance of the provisions of the
aforesaid regulations is over and above the fulfilment of the requirements of
other laws that have to be complied with as per notification issued by DGFT,
vide which if any mandatory standards are prescribed under the Prevention of
Food Adulteration Act, the Weight and Measures Act, Meat Food Products Order,
etc. before imports are allowed. The consignments can also be checked for
microbiological and other contaminants under the relevant laws, if such
standards have been laid down for Indian products.
4. Board
also desires that meetings between Quarantine/ Veterinary Officers and your
officers be organised where officers from Department of Animal Husbandry and
Dairying and Commerce Ministry could also be invited for effective
implementation of the aforesaid notification. Difficulties, if any, in
implementation of this Circular may be brought to the notice of the Board.
Kindly acknowledge receipt of the Circular.
Copy of
Notification dated 7th July 2001
In exercise of
the powers conferred by Section 3A of the Live-stock Importation Act, 1898 (9 of
1898), the Central Government hereby restricts, with effect from the date of
publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, the import into India
of all live-stock products, including �
(i) meat
and products of all kinds of including fresh, chilled and frozen meat, tissue or
organs of poultry, pig, sheep goat;
(ii) egg
and egg powder;
(iii) milk and
milk products;
(iv) bovine,
ovine and caprine embryos, ova or
semen; and
(v) pet
food products of animal origin.
2. The import
of these products shall be allowed only against a sanitary import permit to be
issued by this Department as per the procedure laid down in the Schedule annexed
to this notification � �Schedule"(attached).
SCHEDULE
Procedure for import of livestock products into India
All livestock
products shall be imported into India subject to the following conditions,
namely:
(1) No livestock product
shall be imported into India without a valid sanitary import permit issued under
clause (3).
(2) All
applications for a permit to import consignments by land, air or sea shall be
made in either Form A or Form B, whichever is relevant, and sent in triplicate
to the Joint Secretary, Trade Division, Department of Animal Husbandry &
Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
(3)
(i) The
sanitary import permit shall be issued for import of livestock products if,
after a detailed import risk analysis, the concerned authorities are satisfied
that the import of the consignment will not adversely affect the health of the
animal and human populations of this country.
(ii) The
import risk analysis shall be conducted by the concerned officers of the
Department on the basis of internationally recognised scientific principles of
risk analysis and the analysis shall be conducted with reference to the specific
product and the disease situation prevailing in the exporting country vis-�-vis
the disease situation in India.
(iii) The issue
of permits shall be refused if the results of the import risk analysis show that
there is a risk of the specific product bringing in one of more specific
diseases, which are not prevalent in the country and which could adversely
affect the health and safety of the human and animal populations of this
country.
(iv) The import
permit shall lay down the specific conditions that will have to be fulfilled in
respect of the consignment, including pre-shipment certifications and quarantine
checks.
(v) The
permit shall also specify the post-import requirements with regard to quarantine
inspections, sampling and testing.
(vi) The import
permit issued under this clause shall be valid for a period of six months, but
can be extended by the concerned authority for a further period of six months,
on request from the importer and for reasons to be recorded in writing.
(4) All
livestock products shall be imported into India through the seaports or airports
located at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, where the Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services Stations are located.
(5)
(i) On
arrival at the entry point, the livestock product shall be inspected by the
Officer-in-charge of the Animal Quarantine & Certification Services Station
or any other veterinary officer duly authorised by the Department Of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, wherever required, in accordance with the specific
conditions laid down in the sanitary import permit and with general guidelines
issued by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying from time to time.
(ii) After
inspection and testing, where-ever required, the concerned quarantine or
veterinary authority shall accord quarantine clearance for the entry of the
livestock product into India or, if required in public interest, order its
destruction or its return to the country of origin.
(iii) Wherever
disinfection or any other treatment is considered necessary in respect of any
livestock product, the importer shall, on his own or at his cost through an
agency approved by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, arrange for
disinfection or other treatment of the consignment, under the supervision of a
duly authorised quarantine or veterinary officer.
(6) It
shall be the responsibility of the importer -
(a) to
bring the livestock product to the concerned Animal Quarantine &
Certification Services Station, or to the place of inspection, disinfection or
treatment or testing as directed by the Quarantine or veterinary officer duly
authorized on this behalf;
(b) to
open, repack and load into or unload form the Animal Quarantine Station and seal
the consignment; and
(c) to
remove them after inspection and treatment or testing, according to the
directions of the Quarantine or veterinary officer duly authorized by the
Department.
(7) The
Central Government may, in public interest, relax any other conditions specified
under this Schedule relating to the permit in relation to the import of any
livestock product.
FORM A
APPLICATION
FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT LIVE-STOCK PRODUCTS FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION
To,
The Joint
Secretary,
Trade Division,
Department of
Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
Ministry of
Agriculture,
Government of
India,
Krishi Bhawan,
New Delhi �
110001
The undersigned
hereby applies for a permit authorizing the import of live-stock products as per
details given below (Please write/ type in block letters): -
1. Name and
exact description of live-stock products to be imported
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2. Description
of the consignment and quantity
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3. Name and
address of the consignor
:
4. Name and
address of the importer
:
5. Country and
locality in which produced
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6. Country from
which imported into India
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7. Foreign port
of shipment
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8. Approximate
date of arrival of the consignment in India
:
9. Name of
(airport/ seaport/ land customs station*) point of entry in India:
DECLARATION
I declare that
the information furnished is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I undertake to
produce all documents and certificates, if any, as specified in the sanitary
import permit applied for herein.
Signature of the
importer or his authorized agent: ____________________________________
Name:
________________________________________________
Postal address: ___________________________________________
Place:
Date:
*strike out
whichever is not applicable.
FORM B
APPLICATION
FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT LIVE-STOCK PRODUCTS FOR TRADING/ MARKETING
To,
The Joint
Secretary,
Trade Division,
Department of
Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
Ministry of
Agriculture,
Government of
India,
Krishi Bhawan,
New Delhi �
110001
The undersigned
hereby applies for a permit authorizing the import of livestock products, as per
details given below: �
1. Name and
address of Importer :
2.
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Exact
description of livestock products with Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised
System) � ITC (HS) code
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Details of
livestock from whom it is produced
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packages
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3. Catalogue of
livestock products producer establishing identity of the livestock products/
material to be imported:
4. Name and
address of the producer:
5. Name and
address of consignor:
6. Country and
locality in which livestock product produced:
7. Country from
which imported into India:
8. Foreign port
of shipment:
9. Name of
airport/ seaport/ land customs station (entry-point):
DECLARATION
I declare that
the information furnished is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I undertake to
produce any official document or certificate as may be specified in the sanitary
import permit.
Signature of the
importer or his authorized agent __________________
Name:
__________________________________________________
Postal address: ___________________________________________
Place:
Date:
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