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Mapping of Customs Nomenclature with food safety standards in India: a far-sighted strategy to streamline clearance of food products

Shyam V. Technical Officer, Science & Standards Division, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India , Garg A. Deputy Director, Imports Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , Sharma, A . Director, Import, Government of India
October 31, 2020
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Mapping of Customs Nomenclature with food safety standards in India: a far-sighted strategy to streamline clearance of food products

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Several government and private stakeholders are involved in the clearance of imported food products. To ensure a smooth process, close coordination and sharing of information backed by robust information technology (IT) processes are needed. With this in mind, India’s food safety agency has mapped Customs Nomenclature codes with Food Safety and Standards Regulations, a move which has enabled further integration of IT systems and better risk management.

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