The DGFT issued Trade Notice No. 07/2025-26 dated July 14, 2025 regarding Inputs on Draft Internal Compliance Programme Document for adoption by Industry for export of dual use (SCOMET) items.
Reference is drawn towards the mandatory requirement of Industry to comply with export control regulations. To ensure necessary compliance, the Industry is expected to establish a set of internal policies and procedures, also known as an Internal Compliance Programme (ICP).
General Authorization Policies under Chapter 10 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, outlines provisions for submission of Internal Compliance Programme Document (signed and stamped by compliance manager of the company) under which the exporter is required to submit an ICP Checklist. In order to further standardize the elements of effective ICP, a draft document has been prepared in consultation with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
In line with Para 1.07A of FTP 2023, which provides for consultation with stakeholders during the formulation or amendment of Foreign Trade Policy, Draft Management System Requirements for Internal Compliance Programme (ICP) for Dual-use items have been formulated and are enclosed as an Annexure to this Trade Notice. This Directorate invites views, suggestions, comments, and feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters, industry associations, and experts on the proposed amendments.
Stakeholders are requested to submit proposals, recommendations, or inputs to this Directorate for examination within 10 days from the issuance of this Trade Notice. Submissions may be made via email to scometdgft@gov.in.
This Trade Notice is issued with the approval of the competent authority in accordance with the provisions of Para 1.07A of FTP 2023.
The Trade Notice along with the Annexure can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Draft-Internal-Compliance-Programme-Document.pdf
