- Imported food items for re-export or production of value-added items do not need clearance from FSSAI.
- This clarification was made after objections were raised by business groups and industry associations.
- The advisory aims to facilitate ease of doing business.
- Imported food items for use in a company’s sister concerns or wholly-owned subsidiaries, meant for 100% export production, also do not need clearance.
- This is subject to a defined relationship agreement and a sanitary or health certificate from the exporting country.
- Food importers can provide a self-declaration to Customs to facilitate the import process.
Source: a2ztaxcorp.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
