FTP - Import/export policy for Human Biological Samples
GOVERNMENT has notified the import/export policy condition for human biological samples:
"The import of human biological samples by the Indian diagnostic laboratories/Indian Clinical Research Centres for lab analysis/R & D testing or export of these materials to foreign laboratories should be permitted by Customs authorities at the port of entry/exit without prior approvals (import licence/export permit) from any other Government agency, provided the concerned Indian company/agency submits an undertaking that they are following and will follow all the applicable rules, regulations & procedures for safe transfer and disposal of the biological samples being imported/exported as per the related norms/regulations set by WHO*/DGFT** [SCOMET items in Export Policy of ITC (HS), 2012, Schedule - 2 (Export Policy)]/Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change***, Government of India, to the Customs authorities at the port of entry/exit along with the details of such samples".
Notification No., Dated: August 04, 2016