{"id":13529,"date":"2020-10-03T18:50:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-03T13:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=13529"},"modified":"2020-10-07T17:24:36","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T11:54:36","slug":"import-of-food-products-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Import of Food Products in India: A Complete Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The term \u201c<em>Import of Food Products in India<\/em>\u201d denotes the <em>criteria <\/em>prescribed by <em>FSSAI<\/em>, under which an <em>Importer <\/em>can <em>Import Food Items<\/em> in <em>India<\/em> from any <em>Foreign Country<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the <em>ultimate authority<\/em> regarding the <em>Import of Food Products<\/em> is with <em>FSSAI<\/em> (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India). That means any good that is not as per the <em>directions <\/em>and <em>guidelines <\/em>passed by FSSAI, and then the <em>consignment will be dismissed<\/em> or <em>not permitted<\/em> to <em>enter the territorial limits<\/em> of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, it has been made compulsory for all the <em>businesses<\/em> or <em>entrepreneurs <\/em>engaged in <em>importing food products<\/em> in India to comply with the <em>methodology<\/em>, <em>guidelines<\/em>, <em>directions,<\/em> and <em>controls identifying<\/em> the imports of food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will discuss in detail the <strong><em>Import\nof Food Products in India<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3aa346664f8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3aa346664f8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Agencies_Involved_in_the_Import_of_Food_Products_in_India\" title=\"Agencies Involved in the Import of Food Products in India\">Agencies Involved in the Import of Food Products in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Licenses_Required_to_Import_of_Food_Products_in_India\" title=\"Licenses Required to Import of Food Products in India\">Licenses Required to Import of Food Products in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Business_Registration\" title=\"Business Registration\">Business Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#GST_Registration\" title=\"GST Registration\">GST Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Import_Export_Code\" title=\"Import Export Code \">Import Export Code <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#FSSAI_License\" title=\"FSSAI License\">FSSAI License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Other_Required_Licenses_to_Import_of_Food_Products_in_India\" title=\"Other Required Licenses to Import of Food Products in India\">Other Required Licenses to Import of Food Products in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Import_Permit\" title=\"Import Permit\">Import Permit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Sanitary_Import_Permit\" title=\"Sanitary Import\nPermit\">Sanitary Import\nPermit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Registration_of_Import_Products\" title=\"Registration of\nImport Products \">Registration of\nImport Products <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Certificate_of_Origin\" title=\"Certificate of\nOrigin\">Certificate of\nOrigin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Certificate_of_Analysis_with_Composition\" title=\"Certificate\nof Analysis with Composition\">Certificate\nof Analysis with Composition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#End-use_Declaration\" title=\"End-use\nDeclaration\">End-use\nDeclaration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Pumping_Guarantee_Certificate\" title=\"Pumping\nGuarantee Certificate\">Pumping\nGuarantee Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#List_of_Transit_Country\" title=\"List of\nTransit Country\">List of\nTransit Country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Bill_of_Lading\" title=\"Bill of Lading\">Bill of Lading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Air_Way_Bill\" title=\"Air Way Bill\">Air Way Bill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Requirements_for_a_Registered_Food_Importer\" title=\"Requirements for a Registered Food Importer\">Requirements for a Registered Food Importer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Food_Products_That_Do_Not_Require_FSSAI_Approval\" title=\"Food Products That\nDo Not Require FSSAI Approval\">Food Products That\nDo Not Require FSSAI Approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Different_Stages_for_Clearance_of_Food_Products\" title=\"Different Stages\nfor Clearance of Food Products\">Different Stages\nfor Clearance of Food Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Process_to_Import_of_Food_Products_in_India\" title=\"Process to Import of\nFood Products in India&nbsp;\">Process to Import of\nFood Products in India&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Custom_Clearance\" title=\"Custom\nClearance&nbsp;\">Custom\nClearance&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Apply_For_FSSAI_Clearance\" title=\"Apply For FSSAI Clearance\">Apply For FSSAI Clearance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Mandatory_Documents\" title=\"Mandatory Documents:\">Mandatory Documents:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Optional_Documents\" title=\"Optional Documents \">Optional Documents <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Inspection_and_Sampling_of_the_Consignment\" title=\"Inspection and Sampling\nof the Consignment \">Inspection and Sampling\nof the Consignment <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Approval_for_the_Food_Product\" title=\"Approval for the\nFood Product\">Approval for the\nFood Product<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/import-of-food-products-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agencies_Involved_in_the_Import_of_Food_Products_in_India\"><\/span>Agencies Involved in the Import of Food Products in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Agencies-Involved-in-the-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India.png\" alt=\"Agencies involved in Food Products\" class=\"wp-image-13531\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Agencies-Involved-in-the-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Agencies-Involved-in-the-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Agencies-Involved-in-the-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Agencies-Involved-in-the-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>agencies<\/em><\/strong> involved in the <strong><em>Import\nof Food Products in India <\/em><\/strong>are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Food Safety and\nStandards Authority in India;<\/li><li>Ministry of Agriculture,\nDepartment for Plant Quarantine Organization;<\/li><li>Ministry of\nAgriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Fisheries;<\/li><li>Ministry of\nConsumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Department of Consumer Affairs;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Licenses_Required_to_Import_of_Food_Products_in_India\"><\/span>Licenses Required to Import of Food Products in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Licenses-Required-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India.png\" alt=\"License required for import of food products\" class=\"wp-image-13532\" width=\"568\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Licenses-Required-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Licenses-Required-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Licenses-Required-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-768x398.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>documents required <\/em><\/strong>to<strong><em>\nImport of Food Products in India<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Registration\"><\/span>Business Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always advised\nto either have an LLP or a Registered Company under which one can commence\nhis\/her own business. The reasons for the same are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Improves the Transferability; and <\/li><li>Limits Personal Liability;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Registration\"><\/span>GST Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant who wants to import Food Products in India needs to mandatorily obtain <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/gst-registration\">GST Registration<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import_Export_Code\"><\/span>Import Export Code <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant needs to apply for\nImport Export Code if he\/she wants to engage in the business of importing food\nproducts. Further, the same can be collected from the DGFT (Director General\nfor Foreign Trade) office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FSSAI_License\"><\/span>FSSAI License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only FSSAI has the authority to approve whether a particular product conforms the FSSAI guidelines or not, or is eligible for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-license\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FSSAI License<\/span><\/a><\/strong> or not <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, it shall be relevant to\nnote that the authorities will not be giving approval for those products that\ndo not comply with the guidelines set by FSSAI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Required_Licenses_to_Import_of_Food_Products_in_India\"><\/span>Other Required Licenses to Import of Food Products in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Other-Required-Licenses-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India.png\" alt=\"Other licenses required to import food products\" class=\"wp-image-13533\" width=\"522\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Other-Required-Licenses-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Other-Required-Licenses-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Other-Required-Licenses-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Other-Required-Licenses-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>other licenses<\/em><\/strong> required to <strong><em>Import\nof Food Products in India<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import_Permit\"><\/span>Import Permit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is issued by the Ministry of\nAgriculture, Government of India. Further, it is issued in case of Primary\nAgricultural Produce or Horticulture Produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sanitary_Import_Permit\"><\/span>Sanitary Import\nPermit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is issued by the Department of\nAnimal Husbandry, GOI (Government of India), in the case of Livestock Produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_of_Import_Products\"><\/span>Registration of\nImport Products <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is issued by the <strong>Central Bureau of Narcotics<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/cbn.nic.in\/\">[1]<\/a> , Gwalior and is required in the case of Poppy Seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certificate_of_Origin\"><\/span>Certificate of\nOrigin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is required to obtain \u201c<em>Certificate of Origin<\/em>\u201d if the consignor or seller belongs to another country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certificate_of_Analysis_with_Composition\"><\/span><strong>Certificate\nof Analysis with Composition<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This specific certificate is known as \u201c<em>Test Certificate<\/em>\u201d and is used in case of Wine and Whiskey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End-use_Declaration\"><\/span><strong>End-use\nDeclaration<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this form or declaration, the\nFood Importer needs to specify about the end use of the Imported Food Item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pumping_Guarantee_Certificate\"><\/span><strong>Pumping\nGuarantee Certificate<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nspecific certificate is needed in the case of bulk import of edible oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Transit_Country\"><\/span><strong>List of\nTransit Country<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This specific certificate is\nproduced before the authorities if the shipment or consignment is coming\nthrough more than one country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bill_of_Lading\"><\/span>Bill of Lading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This specific certificate is needed\nfor sea shipment and is considered as one of the most important documents for\nthe Import of Food Products in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Air_Way_Bill\"><\/span>Air Way Bill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any shipment or\nconsignment that is coming by way of Air requires a Bill of Entry(BoE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_a_Registered_Food_Importer\"><\/span>Requirements for a Registered Food Importer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>requirements for the Registered Food\nImporter<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>The business requires to be registered as either of the following:<\/li><li>Sole Proprietorship;<\/li><li>Partnership Firm;<\/li><li>Private Limited Company;<\/li><li>Public Limited Company.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/iec-registration\"><strong>Import Export Code<\/strong><\/a> or IEC circulated by the Director General of Foreign Trade;<\/li><li>Requires product approval, if the product to be imported comes under the category of a non-standardized product;<\/li><li>FSSAI has an automated mechanism known as the \u201cFood Imports Clearance System\u201d (FICS). Further, an importer may register the needed compliances under FICS or for customs clearances; he may hire a \u201cCustom Handling Agent\u201d (CHA) for the same.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Products_That_Do_Not_Require_FSSAI_Approval\"><\/span>Food Products That\nDo Not Require FSSAI Approval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em><strong>food products<\/strong><\/em> that <strong><em>do not require FSSAI Approval<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Export Food\nProducts that are re-imported or rejected implies for re-trade;<\/li><li>For the Assembling\nof the 100% Fare Products;<\/li><li>Food Products\nthat are imported for Diplomatic Missions;<\/li><li>Import of Food\nProducts for Quality Assurance, Research and Development;<\/li><li>Food Products\nImported for Test Showcasing or Statistical Surveying purposes;<\/li><li>Edible Products\nImported for the purpose of Presentations and Tasting. However, the same is\nsubject to certain conditions;<\/li><li>Food Products\nImported during any Fiasco or Crisis Circumstances;<\/li><li>Import of Food\nItems for Sports Occasions. However, the same is subject to specific\nconditions;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Stages_for_Clearance_of_Food_Products\"><\/span><strong>Different Stages\nfor Clearance of Food Products<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>different stages<\/em><\/strong> for the <strong><em>clearance of the consignment <\/em><\/strong>and <strong><em>meeting the domestic market<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>The\nCustoms Department must clear the Application for the Customs Clearance;<\/li><li>Clearance\nof the Application of No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Provisional NOC by FICS\n(Food Import Clearance System) of FSSAI;<\/li><li>Scrutiny\nand Verification of Documents by the Authorized FSSAI Officer;<\/li><li>Visual\nInspection by the Authorized FSSAI Officer;<\/li><li>Sampling\nof the Consignment by the Authorized FSSAI Officer;<\/li><li>Laboratory\nAnalysis of the Samples Collected;<\/li><li>Issuance\nof the No Objection Certificate or Provisional NOC by FICS (Food Import\nClearance System) of FSSAI;<\/li><li>Lastly,\nthe Customs Clearance of the Consignment;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_to_Import_of_Food_Products_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Process to Import of\nFood Products in India&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Process-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-heading.png\" alt=\"Process to Import of Food Products\" class=\"wp-image-13534\" width=\"454\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Process-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-heading.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Process-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-heading-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Process-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-heading-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Process-to-Import-of-Food-Products-in-India-heading-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>steps\ninvolved in the process of Import of Food Products in India<\/em><\/strong> are as\nfollows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Custom_Clearance\"><\/span><strong>Custom\nClearance&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the arrival of the\nfood consignment, either through sea or airport in India, the FBO (Food Business\nOperator) importing consignment needs to prepare an Authority Letter in favor\nof the CHA (Customs Handling Agent). Such an Authority Letter must be\naddressing FSSAI Authorised Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, on the arrival of\nthe consignment, the CHA mentioned on the \u201cAuthorization Letter\u201d will file an\napplication for the consignment clearance with the Department of Customs\nrecognized on the BOE (Bill of Entry). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, a Government\nCustoms Agent will cross-check and verify the consignment received and clear\nthe same after the completion of formalities and payment of customs duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_For_FSSAI_Clearance\"><\/span><strong>Apply For FSSAI Clearance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next step, the CHA\nwill file an application in the FICS (Food Import Clearance System) of FSSAI\nfor acquiring the \u2018No Objection Certificate\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The documents needed to be uploaded to\nthe Official FSSAI portal for obtaining FSSAI Clearance are as follows:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Documents\"><\/span>Mandatory Documents:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>documents that are mandatorily required for obtaining FSSAI Clearance<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Import Export\nCode issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade);<\/li><li>FSSAI License;<\/li><li>Bill of Entry\n(BOE);<\/li><li>Examination\nOrder issued by the EDI system of Customs, wherein requiring NOC from the\nFSSAI;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optional_Documents\"><\/span>Optional Documents <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>documents that are optional for obtaining FSSAI Clearance<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>In\nthe case of Horticulture Produce or Primary Agriculture Produce, the Import\npermit granted by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Government of India;<\/li><li>In\nthe case of Livestock Products, the Sanitary Import permit granted by the\nDepartment of Animal Husbandry, GOI;<\/li><li>Registration\nof the import contracts for \u201cpoppy seeds\u201d with the Central Bureau of Narcotics,\nGwalior;<\/li><li>Certificate of Origin granted by the Authorised Person or Agency\nat the place of manufacturing, processing, etc., of the food consignment.\nFurther, the Certificate of Origin will contain information regarding the\nCountry of Origin etc. However, the same is required if the consignor belongs\nto a different country;<\/li><li>In the case of Primary Agriculture or Horticulture\nProduce with Fumigation Endorsement, the Phyto-Sanitary\nCertificate granted by the Plant Quarantine Department of the Exporting\nCountry;<\/li><li>In the case of Wine and Whiskey, a Certificate of Analysis with\ncomposition;<\/li><li>The imported needs to file an End-use Declaration to declare the\nlast use of the imported food product;<\/li><li>In\nthe case of bulk import of Edible Oil, the Certificate of Pumping Guarantee; <\/li><li>A complete list of the transit\ncountries, in case the food consignment is trans-shipped through two or more\ncountries;<\/li><li>Temperature Report\/ Graph\/ or Chart, if\nthe consignment is trans-shipped under CCT (Cold Chain Technologies) from the\nport of origin to the import point;<\/li><li>Packing\nand Stuffing List;<\/li><li>In the case of an aseptic package; a\ndeclaration is to be filed by the undertaking that the representative sealed\nsample belongs to the same batch of the consignment;<\/li><li>Commercial\nInvoice as specified in the BOE (Bill of Entry);<\/li><li>In\nthe case of Sea Consignment, Bill of Lading as specified in the Bill of Entry;<\/li><li>In\nthe case of Air Consignment, Air Way Bill as specified in the Bill of Entry;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspection_and_Sampling_of_the_Consignment\"><\/span>Inspection and Sampling\nof the <strong>Consignment <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the filing of the application in\nthe FICS, together with the required documents, the authorised FSSAI Officer\nwill verify and cross-check the submitted documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, if the application gets\naccepted, then the importer will be asked to submit the fees for the FSSAI\nClearance depending on the number of samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the designated\nFSSAI Officer will fix a time and date for the visual inspection of the\nconsignment. The parameters that will be verified during the visual inspection\nare as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Physical\nstate of the consignment for perceptible fungal or insects infestation;<\/li><li>Remaining\nshelf life of the product must be more than 60% of the original shelf life;<\/li><li>Specification\nmentioned on the label must be in compliance with the FSS (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011;<\/li><li>Rectification\nof the Labeling Deficiencies;<\/li><li>Name,\nAddress and Basic Details of the Importer FBO;<\/li><li>FSSAI\nLogo;<\/li><li>FSSAI\nLicense Number;<\/li><li>Symbol\nfor Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approval_for_the_Food_Product\"><\/span><strong>Approval for the\nFood Product<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last step, if the\nauthorised laboratory issues an \u201capproved conclusion report\u201d declaring that the\nfood consignment is in compliance with the FSSAI Regulations, the inspector\nwill issue an NOC (No Objection Certificate) or NCC (Non Conformance\nCertificate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, after the issuance\nof the certificate, the food consignment will become eligible to be imported in\nIndia and will be discharged from the Traditional Distribution Centre as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\na nutshell, the term \u201c<strong><em>Import of Food Products in India<\/em><\/strong>\u201d\ndenotes the <strong><em>criteria <\/em><\/strong>prescribed by <strong><em>FSSAI<\/em><\/strong>, under which an <strong><em>Importer\n<\/em><\/strong>can <strong><em>Import Food Items<\/em><\/strong> in <strong><em>India<\/em><\/strong> from any <strong><em>Foreign Country<\/em><\/strong>. Further, the <strong><em>ultimate authority<\/em><\/strong> regarding the <strong><em>Import\nof Food Products<\/em><\/strong> is with <strong><em>FSSAI<\/em><\/strong> (Food Safety and Standards\nAuthority of India). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are some food products that <strong><em>do\nnot require FSSAI Approval<\/em><\/strong>, such as <strong><em>Food Products <\/em><\/strong>that are imported\nfor <strong><em>Diplomatic\nMissions<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of any other doubt and dilemma, reach out to\n<strong><em>Swarit\nAdvisors.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The term \u201cImport of Food Products in India\u201d denotes the criteria prescribed by FSSAI, under which an Importer can Import Food Items in India from any Foreign Country. Further, the ultimate authority regarding the Import of Food Products is with FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India). 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