The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Notification No. 08/2026-27, dated April 10, 2026, amending export policy conditions under Chapter 5 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC (HS) 2022.
The notification has been issued in exercise of powers conferred under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, read with provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time.
Key Amendments
- A new Policy Condition 5 has been inserted, mandating certification requirements for export of specified animal products.
- Exporters are now required to obtain:
- A Veterinary Certificate / Shipment Clearance Certificate (as per EU/UK model), issued by agencies listed in the CAPEXIL schedule.
- The certificate must include detailed information such as exporter details, approved plant information, and compliance with EU/UK regulatory standards.
- Post-shipment, exporters must submit:
- A Production Process Certificate or Veterinary Health Certificate on a consignment basis to the buyer, covering product details, packaging, origin, destination, and health compliance.
- The Veterinary Health Certificate will be issued jointly by:
- CAPEXIL
- Animal Quarantine Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India (where required by importing countries)
Scope of Amendment
- The revised conditions apply to specified ITC(HS) codes, including items such as feathers and parts of skins, among others listed in the notification.
Objective
The amendment aims to:
- Ensure compliance with EU and UK import regulations
- Strengthen quality assurance and traceability of animal product exports
- Facilitate smoother trade by standardizing certification procedures
Effect of the Notification
- Exporters dealing in notified ITC(HS) items must adhere to enhanced certification and documentation requirements.
- The move is expected to improve acceptance of Indian animal product exports in regulated international markets.
The Notification can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Notification-No.-08.pdf
