DGFT
DGFT, vide Trade Notice No. 18/2025-26 dated November 25, 2025, has initiated a comprehensive exercise for collection of information on Export-Related Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs), including testing and certification requirements, pursuant to the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) announced in the Union Budget 2025–26. The initiative forms part of the proposed component titled “Support for Export Quality & Technical Compliance” and aims to build a detailed, actionable national database of global NTMs applicable to Indian exports.
Stakeholders including exporters, industry associations, Export Promotion Councils, and Commodity Boards have been requested to furnish detailed inputs relating to mandatory and voluntary NTMs such as testing, inspection, audits, certifications, labelling standards, regulatory compliances, sector-wise applicability, validity, costs involved, geographical applicability, and recognised certifying bodies. Inputs are required to be submitted within 7 days from the date of issuance of the Trade Notice through the designated online form. DGFT has clarified that non-submission of information may result in such NTMs or certifications not being prioritised in the national database, which may subsequently affect the formulation of future support measures under the Export Promotion Mission and other related interventions.
[Trade Notice No. 18/2025-26 (DGFT), dated 25.11.2025]
