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17 May, 2018

May 17, 2018

Dear Madam/Sir,

Public Notice 06/2015-2020 dated 10 May, 2018 (Click Here) issued by the DGFT with regard to the following:
- SION Sl.Nos E75, E76, E77, E78, E100, E101 and E102 pertaining to Food Products Group are suspended with immediate effect. No Advance Authorisations shall be issued under these SIONs.
- Revised List of Nominated Agencies for import of Gold and Silver is published.
- Appendix 4J is amended restoring normal export obligation period for import of precious Metal for other than Gems and Jewellery sector.

As per Public Notice 07/2015-2020 dated 11 May, 2018 (Click Here) issued by the DGFT the rates for items under MEIS Appendix 3B/Service categories in Appendix 3D which were enhanced in the Mid Term view are continued beyond 30.06.2018.

As per Public Notice 08/2015-2020 dated 14 May, 2018 (Click Here) issued by the DGFT Gemological Institute of America, Israel and Gemological Institute of America, Japan are included in paragraph 4.74 of Handbook of Procedures (2015-20) for certification/ grading of diamonds of 0.25 carat and above.

Public Notice 09/2015-2020 dated 14 May, 2018 (Click Here) issued by the DGFT with regard to the following:
- Now Advance Authorization for Annual Requirement can also can be issued where Ad hoc norms exist for the resultant product.
- Enabling provision is made to submit manual BRCs and self-attested copy of Exporter Copy of shipping bill.
- Other amendments made to bring clarity and harmonise documentation requirements for Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC).

As per Trade Notice 06/2018-19 dated 11 May, 2018 (Click Here) issued by the DGFT application process for import of 2 Lakh MT of Pigeon Peas/ Toor Dal and 1.5 Lakh MT for Urad/ Moong is laid down.

As per Trade Notice 07/2018-19 dated 14 May, 2018 (Click Here) issued by the DGFT all RAs are requested to ensure that all relevant document for non-submission of complete Appendix 4E, containing technical details, chemical reactions and data sheet for advance authorisation applications on self-declaration basis under Para 4.04 and 4.07 of HBP are forwarded to the Norms Committee in time.

As per Trade Notice 08/2018-19 dated 15 May, 2018 (Click Here) issued by the DGFT the members of the Trade and the Customs field formations may please note that the Public Notice 33 dated 23.10.2017 (Click Here) applies to all scrips issued under Chapter 3 of FTP irrespective of the FTP period. Further, this is also to inform that such scrip holders are not required to approach the RAs with the said scrips for any amendment in the validity period.

As per Trade Notice 09/2018-19 dated 16 May, 2018 (Click Here) issued by the DGFT the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and Government of the Republic of India on cooperation in the field of production and marketing of pigeon peas, both parties have agreed to target export of 1,50,000 MT of pigeon peas and other pulses grown in Mozambique to India during 2018-19 subject to certain conditions defined in this trade notice.

The DGFT has published Trade Notice 10/2018-19 dated 16 May, 2018 (Click Here) regarding clarification on import policy of Peas under Chapter 7 of the ITC (HS) 2017.

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Department of Revenue of India published following:
- Notification No. 42/2018-Customs (N.T.) published dated 15 May, 2018 (Click Here) notified Tariff Value of Palm Oil, Palmolein, Gold and Silver, Brass Scrap and Poppy Seeds.
- Notification No. 26/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 14 May, 2018 (Click Here) extend Anti-dumping Duty on Peroxosulphates from China by one year.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has operationalised Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulation, 2018 dated 10 May, 2018 (Click Here) related to standards of Sorghum Flour, Soybean, Soy Protein Products, Whole Maize (Corn) Flour, Wheat Protein Products Including Wheat Gluten, Durum Wheat Semolina and Whole durum wheat semolina, Durum Wheat, Finger Millet (Ragi) and Amaranth.

The Government of Vietnam published Decree No. 64/2018 / ND-CP dated 7 May, 2018 (Click Here) regarding provisions on sanctioning of administrative violations in the field of livestock breeds, animal feeds and fisheries. This degree will be effective from 22 June, 2018.

The National Pharmacy Registry Division (NPRA) Malaysia published Regulation 4 year 2018 dated 16 May, 2018 (Click Here) regarding registration of pharmaceutical products with Drug Control Authority (DCA).

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) published Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2018 (No. 5) dated 14 May, 2018 (Click Here). It amends the MRLs of agricultural and veterinary chemicals and MRLs for pesticides in animal feed commodities for certain compounds.

Health Canada published an amendment to its food additive regulations. This document modifies the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents dated 14 May, 2018 (Click Here) enabled the use of food additive Tara Gum described in the information document.

Denmark published following:
- Ministry of the Environment and Food published Order on the use of chemical substances and mixtures of pesticides on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Ministry of the Environment and Food published Law amending the `Environmental Protection Act’ on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Ministry of the Environment and Food published Law on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here) amending the `Food Act’.
- Ministry of Health and Elderly published executive order amending the executive order on `Labelling of Medicinal Products’ on 11 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Ministry of Health and Elderly published Law on safety requirements for network and information systems in the health sector on 10 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Ministry of Culture published Executive Order of the Broadcasting Act on 9 May, 2018 (Click Here).

Hong Kong - Updated version of following legislation published:
- Pharmacy and Poisons regulations published on 11 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Pesticides Regulations published on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Broadcasting Ordinance published on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Colouring Matter in food regulations published on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Plant Varieties Protection regulation published on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Telecommunications ordinance published on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Telecommunications regulations published on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) regulation published on 14 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Merchant Shipping (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) regulations published on 10 May, 2018 (Click Here).

Eurasian Economic Union published following:
- Decision no 24 (Click Here) on amending the Single quarantine phytosanitary requirements’ for quarantine products and quarantine facilities at the Customs border of the union.
- Decision no 25 (Click Here) on amending the `Single list of quarantine facilities’ of the union.
- Decision No 72 on 10 May, 2018 (Click Here) regarding introducing changes into the technical regulations of the Customs Union "Food products in terms of labelling”. Within 18 months from the date of entry into force of amendments to the technical regulations, production and release of food products obtained using genetically modified organisms are allowed.
- Decision No 76 on 10 May, 2018 (Click Here) amending the procedure for the application of the uniform sanitary requirements for products subject to the technical regulations of the Union.

Korean Food Drug Administration, South Korea published following:
- Notice No 2018-36 published on 15 May, 2018 (Click Here) regarding self-quality inspection of livestock products for amending the Livestock sanitation management act.
- Notice No 2018-34 published on 8 May, 2018 (Click Here) regarding revision of Health functional food labelling standard.

United Kingdom published following:
- Scottish statutory instruments 2018 no. 152 Seed (fees) (Scotland) regulations 2018 (Click Here) published on 14 May, 2018. The regulation will come into force from 1 July, 2018.
- Statutory rules of Northern Ireland 2018 No. 116 regarding the `Radioactive Substances (Modification of Enactments) regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018 published on 10 May, 2018 (Click Here). The regulation will come into force from 1 June 2018.

European Union published following:
- Updated version of register of feed additives pursuant to regulation (EC) no 1831/2003 annex I: list of additives on 4 May, 2018 (Click Here).
- Directive (EU) 2018/725 published on 16 May, 2018 (Click Here) amending purpose of adaptation to technical and scientific developments, point 13 of part III of Annex II to directive 2009/48/EC of the European parliament and of the council on the safety of toys, as regards chromium VI.
- Regulation (EU) 2018/721 of 16 May, 2018 (Click Here) amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 to classify the substance porcine prolactin as regards its maximum residue limit.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes tolerances for residues of tebuconazole dated 16 May, 2018 (Click Here) in or on ginseng, fresh at 0.15 parts per million (ppm) and ginseng, dried at 0.40 ppm.