Notice for operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Food Import) Regulations,
2016 with immediate effect.
Dated: 14th January, 2016
F.No.1/2008/Import Safety/FSSAI: - In exercise of the power conferred by clause (d)
of sub-section (2) of Section 18 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006), the
Food safety and Standards Authority of India, hereby makes the following Regulations,
namely: -
Food Safety and Standards (Food Import) Regulations, 2016
Chapter – 5
Food Import Clearance for Specific Purposes
5. Nothing contained in this regulation will be applicable to any person bringing in any
food article for his personal use provided that the value of such food article(s) shall not
exceed the amount as allowed by custom from time to time. The person carrying the
imported food for personal consumption shall submit the declaration as per schedule -5
2016 with immediate effect.
Dated: 14th January, 2016
F.No.1/2008/Import Safety/FSSAI: - In exercise of the power conferred by clause (d)
of sub-section (2) of Section 18 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006), the
Food safety and Standards Authority of India, hereby makes the following Regulations,
namely: -
Food Safety and Standards (Food Import) Regulations, 2016
Chapter – 5
Food Import Clearance for Specific Purposes
5. Nothing contained in this regulation will be applicable to any person bringing in any
food article for his personal use provided that the value of such food article(s) shall not
exceed the amount as allowed by custom from time to time. The person carrying the
imported food for personal consumption shall submit the declaration as per schedule -5
Schedule – 5
[See Regulation 5]
(New undertaking format proposed for imported food consignment meant for Personal Use)
Declaration and undertaking by Importer
I/ We, ______________________________________, resident(s) of ______________________ do
hereby declare and undertake that:
1. I/We have imported ______ _______ from _______consignment> ________ vide ______ ____ dated ___________;
2. The above consignment of ____< Net weight or unit> _____ will be solely used for
personal consumption;
3. No part of the aforementioned consignment will be sold/ released into the
domestic market in any manner;
4. I am holding Passport Number _____________ issued from _____
_______ which is valid up to ______________. (*Applicable in case of Foreigners/ NRIs
only).
5. I shall be responsible and liable for any contravention of the FSSA Act, 2006 and
Rules & Regulations made there under.
I affirm that all information given above is true and correct to the best of my/our
knowledge and belief.
Signatures of the Importer with Stamp/ Seal
Name: ___________________________________________
Place: __________________ Address: _________________________________________
Date: ___________________ Contact Nos: ____________________________________
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Schedul
[See Regulation 5]
(New undertaking format proposed for imported food consignment meant for Personal Use)
Declaration and undertaking by Importer
I/ We, ______________________________________, resident(s) of ______________________ do
hereby declare and undertake that:
1. I/We have imported ______
2. The above consignment of ____< Net weight or unit> _____ will be solely used for
personal consumption;
3. No part of the aforementioned consignment will be sold/ released into the
domestic market in any manner;
4. I am holding Passport Number _____________ issued from _____
_______ which is valid up to ______________. (*Applicable in case of Foreigners/ NRIs
only).
5. I shall be responsible and liable for any contravention of the FSSA Act, 2006 and
Rules & Regulations made there under.
I affirm that all information given above is true and correct to the best of my/our
knowledge and belief.
Signatures of the Importer with Stamp/ Seal
Name: ___________________________________________
Place: __________________ Address: _________________________________________
Date: ___________________ Contact Nos: ____________________________________
28
Schedul
