The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on December 27, 2024, issued the notification regarding the enlistment of PSIAs and Addition of area of operation of PSIAs.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Under the Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, a list of agencies is inserted in Appendix 2G
• 6 existing Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies have been allowed to add additional instruments to their existing instruments.
• The agencies shall ensure the fulfillment of the following conditions, wherever applicable and pending, without fail in next 45 days for suitable enablement against respective application on DGFT Portal for issuance of PSIC: -
o Submission of an updated calibration certificate, valid for a minimum period of six months, pending if any
o Provision of a valid Bank Guarantee
o Submission of additional documents as prescribed
o Update mapping of equipment vis-à-vis their areas of operation, on the DGFT Portal as notified.
• All Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAS) are required to maintain their calibration certificates in a valid and updated condition at all times.
• The validity of the PSIA approval granted under this Public Notice shall remain in effect for a period of three years, or until such time as may be notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, whichever is earlier.
This shall come into force on December 27, 2024
[Notification No. 36/2024-25]
