Change in Food Testing Requirements in India

Agricultural and food products imported into India are subject to testing prior to clearance of consignments under the provisions of Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 and other relevant Acts.

In response to the request of His Majesty’s Government of Nepal, Government of India has decided that tea, pulses & pulses products, and cereals & cereal products imported into India from Nepal will henceforth be subject to 5-20 per cent random sampling, instead of the existing requirement of 100 per cent testing.

This measure is expected to greatly benefit Nepalese exporters of tea, pulses & pulses products, cereals & cereal products and represents another step in Government of India’s continuing efforts to further facilitate Nepal’s exports to India.