Enforcement of statutory measures (Phytosanitary requirement) for import of food grains before release of consignments by Customs authorities - CBEC Instructions
THE import of food grains into India is regulated under the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 and Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India ) Order, 2003 issued thereunder. As per this Order, it is mandatory to conduct the pest risk analysis of each commodity before allowing clearance into the country. The import consignments of food grains are required to comply with certain phytosanitary norms as prescribed under Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India ) Order, 2003.
Board desires that these requirements should be scrupulously implemented by the field formations. All consignments of food grains may be referred to Plant Quarantine authorities at respective point of entry for phytosanitary inspection before release by Customs. These consignments of food grains will be allowed clearance only after getting NOC from Plant Quarantine Authorities.
CBEC Circular No. 41/2010-CUSTOMS Dated: November 03, 2010