The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide circular dated 15th December, 2023 has issued the following amendment in Export Policy of Food Supplements containing botanicals:
The export of Food Supplement containing botanicals to Europe Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) originating in or consignment from India and intended for human or animal consumption, is allowed subject to issuance of the official certificate issued Export Inspection Council (EIC) Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs), the designated Competent Authority for issuance of official certificate.
The official certificate will be issued based on the satisfactory analytical test repo from EIC/EIC approved laboratories for the purpose as the requirement laid down by EU. The export of Food Supplement containing botanicals to Europe Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) originating in or consignment from India and intended for human or animal consumption also allowed, subject to issuance of the official Certificate by the designated EPC, SHEFEXIL, as Competent Authority for issuance of official certificate. The official certificate will be based on the satisfactory Analytical Test Repo from NABL accredited laboratories for ETO testing for Food Supplements containing Botanicals approved for the purpose as per the requirement laid down by EU.
