Alerts from the Indian Trade Portal – www.indiantradeportal.in on Tariff/Preferential Tariff/ SPS and TBT measures/ GST  in Exports/ Export incentives/ Export-Import Policy Conditions etc. during the period: 12 - 18 December 2024 are given under. Please click on a notification for the details.

Customs & Trade Policy

• CBIC - Publishes notification to specify the manufacturing processes and other operations in relation to a class of goods in a warehouse
• CBIC - Publishes fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver
• DGFT - Publishes notice on Fixation of one new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) at SION A-3683 under ‘Chemical and Allied Product’
• DGFT - Publishes circular on EPCG Scheme - Applicability of amendment to Para 5.10(c) of Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20 (Mid-Term Review)

Agriculture

• Canada - Publishes Pest risk management decision for the regulation of light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana)
• EU - Amends regulation on non-quarantine pests, high-risk plants, plant products and other objects
• India - Seeks to further liberalize provisions governing import of Apple (Malus domestica) from the Republic of Moldova
• Uganda - Proposes specification on Dasheen leaves
• Uganda - Proposes specification on Fresh ginger

Food

• Chinese Taipei - Proposes standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods
• Tanzania - Proposes specification on Chocolate and Chocolate Products
• Uganda - Proposes specification on Jams, jellies and marmalades
• United States of America - Seeks public input on Food Date Labeling
• Uruguay - Proposes microbiological criteria for ready-to-eat foods

Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals

• Brazil - Proposes resolution to inclusion of certain active ingredients on the Monograph List
• Philippines - Publishes requirements for establishment and operation of Medical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Facilities
• Ukraine - Proposes technical regulation on Medical Devices for In Vitro Diagnostics
• United Kingdom - Introduces new MRL for Propamocarb in Honey
• United States of America - Proposes Health and Safety Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)

Electricals

• Kenya - Publishes technical specification to guide in the installation of solar dryers
• Ukraine - Publishes amendment to technical regulation on safety of machinery and for noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors
• United States of America - Publishes Spectrum Sharing Rules for NGSO Fixed-Satellite Service Systems
• United States of America - Modifies emissions limits for 24.25-24.45 GHz and 24.75- 25.25 GHz Bands

Other

• Argentina - Establishes quality and safety requirements for Compensated wood boards
• Argentina - Establishes quality and safety requirements for Steel Products
• Australia - Amends regulation on import of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs
• Kenya - Publishes notice to importers of used second hand Motor Vehicles
• Kenya - Publishes specification on Cold formed non-structural steel hollow sections