India FSSAI Import Clearance for Food Products

Imported food products lacked standardized safety and labelling checks in India.

Key Obligations

["Prior FSSAI approval for food imports", "Lab testing at FSSAI-recognized laboratory", "Labelling compliance with FSSAI standards"]

Penalty Ranges

Seizure and destruction of goods; fines up to INR 500,000

Affected HS Codes: ["0201", "0202", "0301", "0401", "0701", "0901", "1001", "1101", "1507", "1601", "1701", "1901", "2001", "2101", "2201", "2301"]

Issuing Authority: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

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