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Indian regulator says 36% of inspected drug-making units had to be shut
India's drug regulator has ordered the closure of over 36% of its 400 drug manufacturing units since last year due to concerns over sub-standard cough syrups. The country, known as the world's pharmacy due to its large drug production, is working to restore confidence after the deaths of over 300 children worldwide linked to these syrups.
Indian exports: How Modi 3.0 can navigate the protectionist tides in advanced economies like US and EU
India has transitioned from a decade of single-party rule to a new era of coalition politics, causing concern among stock market investors about potential slowdowns in economic reforms. Rising protectionist measures from advanced economies like the US and EU pose challenges for Indian exporters, with stringent regulations on products ranging from chemicals to food items. The impact of these barriers could disproportionately restrict India's economic objectives and competitiveness, particularly in key sectors like textiles and apparel.
Why contaminated foods can easily enter your kitchen
Though India has a food regulator, the actions regulators abroad take on exported foods seem to get wider attention. There is a danger of trust deficit that needs urgent attention through better testing, penalties, and transparency.
Pyongyang to deploy new multiple rocket launcher this year: KCNA
North Korea announced plans to equip its military with a new 240mm multiple rocket launcher, marking a "significant change" in its artillery combat capabilities. Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a live-fire test of the updated rocket system, which Pyongyang says underwent technical upgrades for enhanced defense capabilities. The rocket launcher will be deployed to military units as replacement equipment between 2024 and 2026. This announcement comes amid speculation that North Korea could be ramping up production of artillery and cruise missiles for potential use in Ukraine, where it has bolstered ties with Russia.
India aims Rs 1 lakh cr seafood export in 2 years
New Delhi is the largest supplier of seafood, particularly frozen shrimps, to the US and Indian shrimp exporters follow a robust regulatory and safety regime, the official said. There are around 1 lakh shrimp farms in India most of which are in Andhra Pradesh. Refuting reports of poor working conditions and safety standards, the official said that India’s 548 seafood units are regularly inspected and monitored by various government agencies.
Shrimp exporters follow robust regulatory, safety regime; aim exports worth Rs 1 lakh crore: Official
Indian shrimp exporters prioritize quality and safety, aiming to boost exports to Rs one lakh crore. Strict regulations and audits ensure adherence to world-class standards for supplying marine products to developed markets.
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India has robust regulatory, safety framework for seafood units: Commerce min
MPEDA also enrols aquafarms to bolster the traceability system of aquaculture products and adhere to national and international regulatory provisions, including Seafood Import Monitoring Programme (SIMP) of the US.
Leather exporters seek fiscal incentives in Budget
The council has also suggested the government to consider permitting the export of all value-added leathers, including crust leathers, freely without any export duty, norms, inspection, testing or certification.
Govt exempts rice exports to some European nations from inspection certificate for 6 more months
India deferred the mandatory requirement of a certificate of inspection by export inspection agencies for shipping both basmati and non-basmati rice to certain European countries by six more months. EIC is the official export certification body of India which ensures quality and safety of products exported from India.
Commerce ministry working to remove trade barriers, boost exports in sub-Saharan Africa, Gulf nations
The major trading partners of India in that region in 2022-23 were South Africa (total trade USD 18.9 billion, exports USD 8.5 billion); Nigeria (USD 11.85 billion, exports USD 5.15 billion); Togo (USD 6.6 billion, exports USD 6 billion), and Tanzania (USD 6.5 billion, exports USD 3.93 billion).
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his way home after concluding a trip to Russia's Far East
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is returning home following his six-day trip to Russia, which raised concerns about weapons deals between the two countries. Kim's visit included meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and visits to military and technology sites. Experts suggest that North Korea may provide munitions to Russia in exchange for advanced weapons technology. The international community has criticized the illegal military cooperation between the two countries.
Non-tariff barriers emerging as potent tool to disrupt legitimate textiles trade: AEPC
Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) such as certifications, regulations, inspections, and technical barriers to trade (TBT), have become a serious threat to legitimate textile trade, warns India's Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). Since 2019, there have been 131 notifications of NTBs in the textile sector, with Uganda having accounted for the most, at 71
Russia bombards Ukraine ports, threatens ships, jolting world grain markets
Russia jolted world grain markets with an escalation in the Black Sea, mounting a third straight night of air strikes on Ukrainian ports and issuing a threat against Ukraine-bound vessels to which Kyiv responded in kind.
Rice exports to certain European countries exempted from mandatory inspection certificate for 6 months
India on Monday deferred the mandatory requirement of a certificate of inspection by export inspection agencies for shipping both basmati and non-basmati rice to certain European countries by six months.
China withdraws suspension of shipments from 99 Indian seafood processing, exporting units: MPEDA
Non-conformity with the trade norm requirements of China upon virtual inspection had led to the non-acceptance of seafood cargo from the concerned units.
India’s exports cross target of $400 billion : Eco Survey
The survey said this growth was driven by a rise in demand for products such as chemicals, textiles, petroleum, cotton yarn, and engineering goods.
Budget 2023: Engineering sector wants help to become competitive against China
The EEPC says one key aspect this budget should focus on is the capacity building of engineering firms, particularly the smaller firms facing myriad challenges, including stiff competition with China.
Norms delayed for rice exports to European Union
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a notification issued on Thursday said export of rice (basmati and non-basmati) to European Union (EU) member states and other European countries with the exception of five countries, namely the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, will require certificate of inspection from EIA (export inspection agency), or EIC (Export Inspection Council) from January 1, 2023.
Govt notifies method for IMC nod for atta export; maida, rava exports condition-free
“The export of maida, semolina (rava, sirgi), however remains free without any condition,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a trade notice.
Want to start export business? Here is the complete guide to start an export business
First and foremost, you must know how to set up the export business in India, and then we shall proceed with the process. To ensure the safe and legal export of goods, the export business must follow a simple process. The procedure for starting an export business, according to government guidelines, is as follows:
From Surat to New York, diamond trade suffers under the weight of Russia sanctions
Surat, one of the world’s largest polishing hubs, the diamond bazaars have gone quiet in recent weeks. Workers sit idly and grumble over cups of tea. Imports of new stones are down. Prices have fallen. Everybody has the same complaint: Sanctions have pushed exporters into a tough spot.
India defers certificate requirement for rice export to European countries till July
India on Tuesday deferred the requirement of obtaining a certificate of inspection from a government agency to ship both basmati and non-basmati rice to European countries to July 1, 2021. Earlier the date was January 1 next year.
Japan relaxes inspection norm for Black Tiger shrimps exports from India
Black Tiger shrimp, commonly known as the giant tiger prawn or Asian Tiger shrimp, is a key segment of India’s marine products export basket.
Animal by-products export norms to EU tightened
The exports of these products were free earlier but now they require a Shipment Clearance Certificate and after the shipment is made, the exporter will also have to provide a “Health Certificate” consignment wise to the buyer, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification on Tuesday.
Rice exporters seek amendment in export inspection norms
The exporters rue that the consignments were stranded on Indian ports after the notification issued on November 4 by the Indian Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) mandated all shipments headed to Europe as well as CIS countries to get Certificate of Inspection from Export Inspection Council (EIC) fulfilling the EU norms.
Oil meals export decline in October
The country has exported 84,143 tons of oil meals in October 2018 as compared to 200,158 tons in October 2017.
Govt to revamp certification bodies and commodities boards to boost exports
Experts have welcomed the move saying it will benefit as long as technically sound people are recruited in these agencies.
India wants EU to warn seafood exporters before blacklisting
Endorsing Jayathilak’s pleas, SEAI general secretary Elias Sait said the sample size was being kept at 10 per cent even for Vietnam and Bangladesh whose consignments also failed the food safety tests.
Government plans to bring common Portal to certify exporters
The platform will ensure exporters are issued certificates in hours as against the current practice when they have to wait for weeks to receive a certificate.
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