DGFT Amends Export Policy for Meat and Meat Products
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification amending the export policy for meat and certain meat products.
Key Policy Changes
- Policy Shift: The DGFT has made changes to the export regulations governing the trade of meat and meat products, which typically fall under the ‘Free’ category but are subject to specific conditions or restrictions based on the type of meat (e.g., beef, mutton, buffalo meat, or poultry).
- Emphasis on Quality and Compliance: These amendments are generally aimed at ensuring stringent quality control, sanitary, and phytosanitary standards for Indian meat exports, aligning them with the importing countries’ requirements.
- Procedural Updates: The changes likely involve updating the required documentation, inspection procedures, or the list of products eligible for export incentives, simplifying the process for compliant exporters.
- Sectoral Impact: This update is crucial for the Indian meat export industry, particularly the exporters of buffalo meat, by clarifying compliance requirements and potentially boosting the sector’s competitiveness in the global market.