Requirement of registration of foreign food manufacturing facilities for export of certain items: Instruction

Instruction No. 30/2022- Customs & Instruction No. 31/2022- Customs dated November 14th, 2022

The FSSAI has decided that with effect from February 1st, 2023, registration of foreign food manufacturing facilities falling under following food categories who are intending to export these food products shall be mandatory:-

a. Milk and Milk Products

b. Meat and Meat Products including Poultry, Fish & their products

c. Egg Powder

d. Infant Food

e. Nutraceuticals

Accordingly, FSSAI has requested all exporting countries to provide the list of existing manufacturers and those who are intending to export such food products to India. Based on the list provided by the Competent Authority of exporting country, the registration of such facilities will be done by the FSSAI at its portal. Also, the FSSAI has sought comments/suggestions to facilitate ease of doing business while ensuring the mandate of safe food import in India.

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