DGFT:
DGFT vide Notification No. 47/2026-27 dated November 09, 2026, has amended the Export Policy Conditions under HSN 1006 (Rice – Basmati and Non-Basmati) of ITC (HS) 2022, revising the requirement of Certificate of Inspection for export of rice to European countries.
As per the amended provisions, the requirement of a Certificate of Inspection issued by the Export Inspection Council (EIC)/Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs) shall be mandatory for exports of Basmati and Non-Basmati rice to EU Member States and specified European countries, namely the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
However, the requirement of such Certificate of Inspection shall not be mandatory for exports to other European countries until April 01, 2027.
The amendment has been made with immediate effect and seeks to clarify the applicability of the inspection certification requirement based on the destination country of export.
[Notification No. 47/2026-27 dated November 09, 2026]
