Medicines for export to display “Heavy metals within permissible limits”
All exporters of purely herbal Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Medicines (AYUSH) are required to either conspicuously display on the container of purely herbal Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicines to be exported the words “Heavy metals within permissible limits” or furnish the prescribed certificate from an approved laboratory along with other consignment papers. It is the responsibility of the representative of DCG(I) deployed of the Airport/port of shipment to examine and ensure that all exporters of purely herbal Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicines comply with this. Board wants Customs officers to take note.
F.No. Dated: March 21, 2006.