CUS CIR No.43/2001 Date 6/08/2001
Import of livestock products-regThe 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.
Sd/-
(Rajendra Singh)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
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)Sd/-
(Chitra Gouri Lal)
Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India
F.No.109-6/2001-Trade
Issued by:
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
New Delhi
SCHEDULE
Procedure for import of livestock products into India All live-stock products shall be imported into India subject to the following conditions, namely:-
(1) No live-stock 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-à-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) Where ever 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, disinfecton 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 live-stock product.
FORM A
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT LIVE-STOCK PRODUCTS FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTIONTo
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 :
2. Description of the consignment and quantity :
3. Name and address of the consignor :
4. Name and address of the importer :
5. Country and locality in which produced :
6. Country from which imported into India :
7. Foreign port of shipment:
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/MARKETINGTo
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: –
1. Name and address of Importers
2.
| S.No | Exact description of livestock products with Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System)-ITC (HS) code | Details of livestock from whom it is produced | Quantity |
| Number of packages | Total weight/ volume |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4(a) | 4(b) |
| | | | | |
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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