IMPORT & EXPORT PROCEDURES OF ALL  LIVESTOCK  & LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS OF INDIA

IMPORT & EXPORT PROCEDURES OF ALL  LIVESTOCK  & LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS OF INDIA

Livestock and Livestock Products are imported as a baggage and cargo through Airport, Seaport, Rail route, Land route and ICDs. The said consignments are referred by the customs for Animal Quarantine Clearance in compliance to import Quarantine health rules of the Government of India. The consignments are examined along with the accompanied health certificates and other relevant papers and Risk analysis is conducted before allowing the entry into India.

In case the consignment is not fulfilling the health protocol laid down by Government of India then appropriate action is taken as per the rules in National Interest. The imported livestock are kept under quarantine for observation and testing as per the prescribed health protocol. The products are also checked and tested accordingly in compliance to the health protocol prescribed by Government of India.

IMPORT

• Prevent ingress of diseases including the exotics through imported livestock and livestock products.
• Only the health certificate issued by Central Ministry of Agriculture/Livestock/Quarantine is accepted (responsible for animal health in the country as per OIE Code (chapter 5.2, article 5.2.1 to 5.2.4).

Prevent ingress of diseases including the exotics through imported livestock and livestock products:

1. Documents Required cum check list with Application Form for IMPORT OF LIVESTOCK (pet under baggage rule for owners -Dog/Cat upto 2 number) DOG and CAT (As per Custom Circular no.15/2013 dated 8.4.13)
2. Accompanied Baggage:Ticket of the owner. Unaccompanied Baggage: Within1 month after arrival of owner- copy of Pass Port along with immigration stamp.
   Requirement of advance Custom permission: For owners sending the pet more than 1 month after their arrival or before arrival.

   For all above: Required- Visa copy/other document to establish continuous stay abroad for at least two years with proof of transferring the residence to India. In case of doubt/procedural requirement advance Custom Permission may be asked to consider the pet under Baggage rule.

3. Dog:The official health certificate from the country of origin certifying that the dog is free from clinical sign and symptoms of all infectious and contagious diseases including Rabies, Canine Distemper, Parvo virus =infection, Leptospirosis etc.

   Cat: The official health certificate from the country of origin certifying that the cat is free from clinical sign and symptoms of all infectious and contagious diseases including Rabies, Distemper, Feline enteritis, Feline panleukopenia, leptospirosis etc.

4. The dog (three months of age and older) and Cat must be vaccinated against Rabies more than one month, but within 12 months prior to actual embarkation and all details shall be officially certified or mentioned in the official Health certificate. Also all other vaccination record/detail shall be officially certified or mentioned in the official Health Certificate.
5. The name of owner in the official health certificate must match with the name as mentioned in the ticket of owner to establish ownership.
6. The name and address of the owner in the country of origin and in the country of arrival (import) must be mentioned on the health certificate.
7. The declaration from the owner that the dog/cat is bonafide pet with no commercial interest, gift and breeding purpose.
8. No additional feed, bedding etc. be allowed during the journey.
9. Copy of airway bill/journey details of pet/Bill of entry with custom (If coming under cargo).
10. Any other document if required during examination of application.
11. Authorization letter if owner is not approaching directly.

 

The dog (three months of age and older) and Cat must be vaccinated against Rabies more than one month, but within 12 months prior to actual embarkation and all details shall be officially certified or mentioned in the official Health certificate. Also all other vaccination record/detail shall be officially certified or mentioned in the official Health Certificate.

 

2. Documents Required cum check list with Application Form for IMPORT OF LIVESTOCK (under DGFT Licence/ Sanitary Import Permit)- ALL LIVESTOCK EXCEPT PET (Dog/Cat upto two number with owner under baggage rule)
3. Copy of valid DGFT Licence/Sanitary Import Permit (SIP)
4. Bill of entry with Custom reference.
5. Official health certificate from the country of origin fulfilling all import health guidelines of India as per the Notification/supplied protocol with license or SIP/AQCS requirement as the case may be. The description of Livestock product shall be mentioned in health certificate/certified officially.
6. Laboratory Reports (not mandatory in each case).
7. The name and address of owner in the official health certificate must match with the Licence/SIP to establish ownership.
8. No additional feed, bedding etc. be allowed during the journey without permission.
9. Undertaking and declarations as per requirement.
10. Copy of airway bill/journey details of animal.
11. Any other document if required during examination of application.
12. Original Health documents are mandatory on arrival for Provisional clearance.
13. Authorization letter if owner is not approaching directly.

 

Advance NOC will be issued within 7 days of arrival based on the self certified advance copies of all above documents. Original Health certificate will be retained by AQCS at the time of Provisional Clearance on arrival. Final Clearance will be issued as per the applicable post import Quarantine rule/regulation.

 

3. Documents Required cum check list with Application Form for IMPORT OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS
4. Copy of valid DGFT Licence/Sanitary Import Permit (SIP)
5. Bill of entry with Custom reference.
6. Official health certificate from the country of origin fulfilling all import health guidelines of India as per the Notification/supplied protocol with license or SIP/AQCS requirement as the case may be. The description of Livestock product shall be mentioned in health certificate/certified officially.
7. Country of origin certificate.
8. Laboratory Reports (if applicable).
9. The name and address of consignor and consignee along with other details in the official health certificate must match with the Licence/SIP.
10. Custom sealed samples/examination/sampling as the case may be.
11. Undertaking and declarations as per requirement.
12. Copy of airway bill/cargo details/invoice/packing list of consignment.
13. Any other document if required during examination of application.
14. Original Health documents are mandatory on arrival for Provisional Clearance/Final clearance/Testing/Examination as the case may be.
15. Authorization letter if owner is not approaching directly.

All attached documents with the application must be self attested.

• Sanitary Import Permit (SIP – issued for high risk products –list in notification no. SO 2666(E) dated 16.10.14)
  • Issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying Fisheries for Livestock Products like:

    – Meat & Meat products of all types
    – Aquatic Products and Meat
    – Egg products
    – Milk products
    – Embryos, Ova, Semen
    – Pet foods.
    – Feathers, Pig Bristles
    – Serum
    – Bones & Horns Products

 

• DGFT License

Issued mainly for import of Livestock by Director General of Foreign Trade in consultation with Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries.

All Livestock except pet under baggage (Dog & Cat) up to two numbers and livestock products (semen, embryos) are covered under DGFT License. Contains pre import and post import guidelines (checked by AQCS on arrival).

ENTRY POINTS

• Designated port: 6 (AIRPORT & SEA PORT) & their connected ICDs.
• Vishakhapatnam and Cochin- Fish products only.
• Patrapole land route (WB) – Fish only.

IMPORT PROCEDURE

• BEFORE ARRIVAL:
  Intimation (application) by the importer-DGFT/SIP
  Fulfillment of pre-import quarantine/sanitary requirements (As per the Official health protocol)-ISSUE OF ADVANCE NOC (FOR LIVESTOCK)
• ARRIVAL:
  Examination of OFFICIAL health documents, Inspection and sampling.
  Fulfillment of Post import protocol.
• CLEARANCES:
  Immediate, Provisional and on hold at port (as per risk analysis CONSIGNMENT WISE)

  Non fulfillment of the Import health guidelines
  Deportation/destruction as the case may be.

EXPORT PROCEDURES

This programme envisages provision of an internationally acceptable certification service for the export of livestock & livestock product to other countries from India confirming to the health requirements of the importing country and the health regulations prescribed in the International Zoo Sanitary code of OIE.

EXPORT PROCEDURES

• International Animal Health Certification: All over the world including EU.
• Prevent ingress of exotic diseases from one territory to another.
• Ensures quality & satisfaction of importing country as per their requirement.
• Export Health Certificates: As per International Certification Procedure of OIE, Terrestrial Animal Health Code (chapter 5.2, article 5.2.1 to 5.2.4).

AQCS Veterinarians: OFFICIAL VETERINARIANS as per OIE code.

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESAS OF OIE

Article 5.2.1.

Protection of the professional integrity of the certifying veterinarian

Certification should be based on the highest possible ethical standards, the most important of which is that the professional integrity of the certifying veterinarian should be respected and safeguarded in accordance with Chapters 3.1. and 3.2.

It is essential to include in any requirements only those specific statements that can be accurately and honestly signed by a certifying veterinarian. For example, these requirements should not include certification of an area as being free from diseases other than notifiable diseases, or the occurrence of which the signing veterinarian is not necessarily informed about. It is unacceptable to ask for certification for events which will take place after the document is signed when these events are not under the direct control and supervision of the signing veterinarian.

Certification of freedom from diseases based on purely clinical freedom and herd or flock history is of limited value. This is also true of diseases for which there is no specific diagnostic test, or the value of the test as a diagnostic aid is limited.

The note of guidance referred to in Article 5.1.1. is not only to inform the signing veterinarian but also to safeguard professional integrity.

Article 5.2.2.

Certifying veterinarians

Certifying veterinarians should:

1. be authorised by the Veterinary Authorityof the exporting country to sign international veterinary certificates;
2. only certify matters that are within their own knowledge at the time of signing the certificate, or that have been separately attested by another competent party;
3. sign only at the appropriate time certificates that have been completed fully and correctly; where a certificate is signed on the basis of supporting documentation, the certifying veterinarianshould have verified or be in possession of that documentation before signing;
4. have no conflict of interest in the commercial aspects of the animalsor animal products being certified and be independent from the commercial parties.

 

Article 5.2.3.

 

Preparation of international veterinary certificates

Certificates should be drawn up in accordance with the following principles:

1. Certificates should be designed so as to minimize the potential for fraud including use of a unique identification number, or other appropriate means to ensure security. Paper certificates should bear the signature of the certifying veterinarianand the official identifier (stamp) of the issuing Veterinary Authority. Each page of a multiple page certificate should bear the unique certificate number and a number indicating the number of the page out of the total number of pages. Electronic certification procedures should include equivalent safeguards.
2. Certificates should be written using terms that are simple, unambiguous and as easy to understand as possible, without losing their legal meaning.
3. If so required, certificates should be written in the language of the importing country. In such circumstances, they should also be written in a language understood by the certifying veterinarian.
4. Certificates should require appropriate identification of animalsand animal products except where this is impractical (e.g. day-old birds).
5. Certificates should not require a veterinarianto certify matters that are outside his/her knowledge or which he/she cannot ascertain and verify.
6. Where appropriate, when presented to the certifying veterinarian, certificates should be accompanied by notes of guidance indicating the extent of enquiries, tests or examinations expected to be carried out before the certificate is signed.
7. The text of a certificate should not be amended except by deletions which should be signed and stamped by the certifying veterinarian.
8. The signature and stamp should be in a colour different from that of the printing of the certificate. The stamp may be embossed instead of being a different colour.
9. Replacement certificates may be issued by a Veterinary Authorityto replace certificates that have been, for example, lost, damaged, contain errors, or where the original information is no longer correct. These replacements should be provided by the issuing authority and be clearly marked to indicate that they are replacing the original certificate. A replacement certificate should reference the number and the issue date of the certificate that it supersedes. The superseded certificate should be cancelled and, where possible, returned to the issuing authority.
10. Only original certificates are acceptable.

 

Article 5.2.4.

 

Electronic certification

1. Certification may be provided by electronic exchange of data sent directly from the Veterinary Authorityof the exporting country to the Veterinary Authority of the importing country.
   1. Systems providing electronic certificates normally provide an interface with the commercial organisation marketing the commodityfor provision of information to the certifying authority. The certifying veterinarian should have access to all information such as laboratory results and animal identification
   2. When exchanging electronic certificates and in order to fully utilise electronic data exchange the Veterinary Authoritiesshould use internationally standardised language, message structure and exchange protocols. Guidance for electronic certification in standardised Extensible Markup Language (XML) as well as secure exchange mechanisms between Veterinary Authorities is provided by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT).
   3. A secure method of electronic data exchange should be ensured by digital authentication of the certificates, encryption, non-repudiation mechanisms, controlled and audited access and firewalls.
2. Electronic certificates may be in a different format but should carry the same information as conventional paper certificates.
3. The Veterinary Authorityshould have in place systems for the security of electronic certificates against access by unauthorised persons or organisations.
4. The certifying veterinarianshould be officially responsible for the secure use of his/her electronic signature.

 

OIE PROCEDURES RELEVANT TO THE AGREEMENT ON THE APPLICATION OF SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION

 

Article 5.3.1.

 

The Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and role and responsibility of the OIE

The Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) specifically encourages the Members of the World Trade Organization to base their sanitary measures on international standards, guidelines and recommendations, where they exist. Members may choose to implement sanitary measures more stringent than those in international standards, if these are deemed necessary to protect animal or human health and are scientifically justified by a risk analysis. In such circumstances, Members should adopt a consistent approach to risk management.

To promote transparency, the SPS Agreement, in Article 7, obliges WTO Members to notify changes in, and provide relevant information on, sanitary measures that may, directly or indirectly, affect international trade.

The SPS Agreement recognises the OIE as the relevant international organisation responsible for the development and promotion of international animal health standards, guidelines, and recommendations affecting trade in live animals and animal products.

 

Article 5.3.2.

 

Introduction to the determination of the equivalence of sanitary measures

The importation of animals and animal products involves a degree of risk to animal and human health in an importing country. The estimation of that risk and the choice of the appropriate risk management options are made difficult by differences among the animal health management systems and animal production and processing systems in Member Countries. However, significantly different systems and measures may achieve equivalent animal and human health protection for the purpose of international trade.

The recommendations in this chapter are intended to assist Member Countries to determine whether sanitary measures arising from different systems achieve the same level of animal and human health protection. They discuss principles that may be utilised in a determination of equivalence, and outline a step-wise process for trading partners to follow. These provisions are applicable whether equivalence applies to specific measures or on a systems-wide basis, and whether equivalence applies to specific areas of trade or commodities, or in general.

 

Article 5.3.3.

 

General considerations on the determination of the equivalence of sanitary measures

Before trade in animals or their products occurs, an importing country should be assured that animal and human health in its territory will be appropriately protected. In most cases, the risk management measures adopted will rely in part on judgements made about the animal health management and animal production systems in the exporting country and the effectiveness of sanitary measures applied there. Systems operating in the exporting country may differ from those in the importing country and from those in other countries with which the importing country has traded. Differences may be in infrastructure, policies or operating procedures, laboratory systems, approaches to control of diseases, infections and infestations present, border security and internal movement controls.

If trading partners agree that the measures applied achieve the same level of health protection, these measures are considered equivalent. Benefits of applying equivalence may include:

1. minimising costs associated with international tradeby allowing sanitary measures to be tailored to local circumstances;
2. maximising animal health outcomes for a given level of resource input;
3. facilitating trade by achieving the required health protection through less trade restrictive sanitary measures; and
4. decreased reliance on relatively costly commoditytesting and isolation procedures.

The Terrestrial Code recognises equivalence by recommending alternative sanitary measures for many diseases, infections and infestations. Equivalence may be achieved, for example, by enhanced surveillance and monitoring, by the use of alternative test, treatment or isolation procedures, or by combinations of the above. To facilitate the determination of equivalence, Member Countries should base their sanitary measures on OIE standards and guidelines.

Member Countries should use risk analysis to establish the basis for a determination of equivalence.

 

Article 5.3.4.

 

Prerequisite considerations for the determination of equivalence

1. Application of risk assessment

Risk assessment provides a structured basis for judging equivalence among different sanitary measures as it allows a comparison of the effect of a measure on a particular step in the importation pathway with the effect of a proposed alternative measure.

A determination of equivalence should compare the effectiveness of the sanitary measures against the particular risk or group of risks against which they are designed to protect.

2. Categorisation of sanitary measures

Proposals for equivalence may consider a single component (e.g. an isolation or sampling procedure, a test or treatment requirement, a certification procedure) or multiple components (e.g. a production system for a commodity) of a measure, or a combination of measures. Measures may be applied consecutively or concurrently.

Sanitary measures are described in the disease-specific chapter of the Terrestrial Code to manage risks posed by that disease, infection or infestation.

For the purposes of determining equivalence, sanitary measures can be broadly categorised as:

1. infrastructure: including the legislative base (e.g. animal health law) and administrative systems (e.g. organisation of Veterinary Services);
2. programme design and implementation: including documentation of systems, performance and decision criteria, laboratorycapability, and provisions for certification, audit and enforcement;
3. specific technical requirement: including requirements applicable to the use of secure facilities, treatment (e.g. retorting of cans), specific test (e.g. ELISA) and procedures (e.g. pre-export inspection).

Sanitary measures proposed for a determination of equivalence may fall into one or more of these categories, which are not mutually exclusive.

In some cases, such a method for inactivation of pathogenic agents, a comparison of specific technical requirements may suffice. In many instances, however, assessment of whether the same level of protection will be achieved may only be determined through an evaluation of all relevant components of an exporting country‘s animal health management systems and animal production systems.

 

Article 5.3.5.

 

Principles for determination of equivalence

Determination of the equivalence of sanitary measures should be based on application of the following principles:

1. an importing countryhas the right to set the level of protection it deems appropriate in relation to human and animal life and health in its territory; this may be expressed in qualitative or quantitative terms;
2. the importing countryshould be able to describe the reason for each sanitary measuree. the level of protection intended to be achieved by application of the identified measure against a risk;
3. an importing countryshould recognise that sanitary measures different from the ones it has proposed may be capable of achieving the same level of protection; in particular, it should consider the existence of free zones or free compartments, and of safe commodities;
4. the importing countryshould, upon request, consult with the exporting country with the aim of facilitating a determination of equivalence;
5. any sanitary measureor combination of sanitary measures can be proposed for determination of equivalence;
6. an interactive process should be followed that applies a defined sequence of steps, and utilises an agreed process for exchange of information, so as to limit data collection to that which is necessary, to minimise administrative burden, and to facilitate resolution of claims;
7. the exporting countryshould be able to demonstrate objectively how the alternative sanitary measures proposed as equivalent will provide the same level of protection;
8. the exporting countryshould present a submission for equivalence in a form that facilitates determination by the importing country;
9. the importing countryshould evaluate submissions for equivalence in a timely, consistent, transparent and objective manner, and in accordance with appropriate risk assessment principles;
10. the importing countryshould take into account any knowledge of and prior experience with the Veterinary Authorityor other Competent Authority of the exporting country;
11. the importing countryshould take into account any arrangements it has with other exporting countrieson similar issues;
12. the importing countrymay also take into account any knowledge of the exporting country’s arrangements with other importing countries;
13. the exporting countryshould provide access to enable the procedures or systems that are the subject of the equivalence determination to be examined and evaluated upon request of the importing country;
14. the importing countryshould be the sole judge of equivalence, but should provide to the exporting countrya full explanation for its judgement;
15. to facilitate a determination of equivalence, Member Countries should base their sanitary measureson relevant OIE standards and guidelines, where these exist. However, they may choose to implement more stringent sanitary measuresif these are scientifically justified by a risk analysis;
16. to allow the determination of equivalence to be reassessed if necessary, the importing countryand the exporting countryshould keep each other informed of significant changes to infrastructure, health status or programmes that may bear on the determination of equivalence; and
17. appropriate technical assistance from an importing country, following a request by an exporting country, may facilitate the successful completion of a determination of equivalence.

 

Article 5.3.6.

 

Sequence of steps to be taken in determination of equivalence

There is no single sequence of steps that should be followed in all determinations of equivalence. The steps that trading partners choose will generally depend on the circumstances and their trading experience. Nevertheless, the interactive sequence of steps described below may be useful for assessing any sanitary measures irrespective of their categorisation as infrastructure, programme design and implementation or specific technical requirement components of an animal health management system or animal production system.

This sequence assumes that the importing country is meeting its obligations under the WTO SPS Agreement and has in place a transparent measure based either on an international standard or a risk analysis.

Recommended steps are:

1. the exporting countryidentifies the measure for which it wishes to propose an alternative and requests from the importing country a reason for its sanitary measure in terms of the level of protection intended to be achieved against a risk;
2. the importing countryexplains the reason for the measure in terms that would facilitate comparison with an alternative sanitary measure and consistent with the principles set out in these provisions;
3. the exporting countrydemonstrates the case for equivalence of an alternative sanitary measure in a form that facilitates evaluation by an importing country;
4. the exporting countryresponds to any technical concerns raised by the importing country by providing relevant further information;
5. determination of equivalence by the importing countryshould take into account as appropriate:
   1. the impact of biological variability and uncertainty;
   2. the expected effect of the alternative sanitary measure;
   3. OIE standard and guidelines;
   4. the results of a risk assessment;
6. the importing countrynotifies the exporting country of its judgement and its reasons within a reasonable period of time. The judgement:
   1. recognises the equivalence of the exporting country‘s alternative sanitary measure; or
   2. requests further information; or
   3. rejects the case for equivalence of the alternative sanitary measure;
7. an attempt should be made to resolve any differences of opinion over judgement of a case by using an agreed mechanism such as the OIE informal procedure for dispute mediation (Article 3.8.);
8. depending on the category of measures involved, the importing countryand the exporting country may informally acknowledge the equivalence or enter into a formal agreement of equivalence giving effect to the judgement.

An importing country recognising the equivalence of an exporting country‘s alternative sanitary measure should ensure that it acts consistently with regard to applications from third countries for recognition of equivalence applying to the same or a very similar measure. Consistent action does not mean however that a specific measure proposed by several exporting countries should always be judged as equivalent because a measure should not be considered in isolation but as part of a system of infrastructure, policies and procedures, in the context of the animal health situation in the exporting country.

 

Article 5.3.7.

 

Sequence of steps to be taken in establishing a zone or compartment and having it recognised for international trade purposes

The terms ’zone’ and ’zoning’ in the Terrestrial Code have the same meaning as ’region’, ’area’ and ’regionalisation’ in the SPS Agreement of the WTO.

The establishment of a disease-free zone or compartment is described in Chapter 4.3. and should be considered by trading partners when establishing sanitary measures for trade. Recommended steps are:

1. For  zoning
   1. The exporting countryidentifies a geographical area within its territory, which, based on surveillance, it considers to contain an animal subpopulation with a distinct health status with respect to a specific disease, infection or infestation.
   2. The exporting countrydescribes in the biosecurity plan for the zone the measures applied to distinguish such an area epidemiologically from other parts of its territory, in accordance with the recommendations in the Terrestrial Code.
   3. The exporting countryprovides:
      1. the above information to the importing country, with an explanation of why the area can be treated as an epidemiologically separate zonefor international trade purposes;
      2. access to enable the procedures or systems that establish the zoneto be examined and evaluated upon request by the importing country.
   4. The importing countrydetermines whether it accepts such an area as a zone for the importation of animals or animal products, taking into account:
      1. an evaluation of the exporting country‘s Veterinary Services;
      2. the result of a risk assessmentbased on the information provided by the exporting country and its own research;

• its own animal health situation with respect to the disease concerned; and

1. other relevant OIE standards or guidelines.

1. The importing countrynotifies the exporting country of its judgement and its reasons, within a reasonable period of time, being:
   1. recognition of the zone; or
   2. request for further information; or

• rejection of the area as a zonefor international trade purposes.

5. An attempt should be made to resolve any differences over recognition of the zoneby using an agreed mechanism such as the OIE informal procedure for dispute mediation (Article 3.8.).
6. The Veterinary Authoritiesof the importing and exporting countries should enter into an agreement recognizing the zone.

2. For compartmentalisation
   1. Based on discussions with the relevant industry, the exporting countryidentifies within its territory a compartment comprising an animal subpopulation contained in one or more establishments, and other premises operating under common management practices and a biosecurity plan. The compartment contains an identifiable animal subpopulation with a distinct health status with respect to a specific disease. The exporting country describes how this status is maintained through a partnership between the relevant industry and the Veterinary Authority of the exporting country.
   2. The exporting countryexamines the compartment’s biosecurity plan and confirms through an audit that:
      1. the compartmentis epidemiologically closed throughout its routine operating procedures as a result of effective implementation of its biosecurity plan; and
      2. the surveillanceand monitoring programme in place is appropriate to verify the status of such a subpopulation with respect to the disease in question.
   3. The exporting countrydescribes the compartment, in accordance with Chapters 3. and 4.4.
   4. The exporting countryprovides:
      1. the above information to the importing country, with an explanation of why such a subpopulationcan be treated as an epidemiologically separate compartment for international trade purposes; and
      2. access to enable the procedures or systems that establish the compartmentto be examined and evaluated upon request by the importing country.
   5. The importing countrydetermines whether it accepts such a subpopulation as a compartment for the importation of animals or animal products, taking into account:
      1. an evaluation of the exporting country‘s Veterinary Services;
      2. the result of a risk assessmentbased on the information provided by the exporting country and its own research;

• its own animal health situation with respect to the disease concerned; and

1. other relevant OIE standards or guidelines.

1. The importing countrynotifies the exporting country of its judgement and its reasons, within a reasonable period of time, being:
   1. recognition of the compartment; or
   2. request for further information; or

• rejection of such a subpopulationas a compartment for international trade purposes.

5. An attempt should be made to resolve any differences over recognition of the compartmentby using an agreed mechanism such as the OIE informal procedure for dispute mediation (Article 3.8.).
6. The Veterinary Authoritiesof the importing and exporting countries should enter into an agreement recognizing the compartment.

 

Article 5.3.8.

 

The OIE informal procedure for dispute mediation

OIE maintains a voluntary in-house mechanism for assisting Member Countries to resolve differences. In-house procedures that will apply are that:

1. Both parties agree to give the OIE a mandate to assist them in resolving their differences.
2. If considered appropriate, the Director General of the OIE recommends an expert, or experts, and a chairman, as requested, agreed by both parties.
3. Both parties agree on the terms of reference and working programme, and to meet all expenses incurred by the OIE.
4. The expert or experts are entitled to seek clarification of any of the information and data provided by either country in the assessment or consultation processes, or to request additional information or data from either country.
5. The expert or experts submit a confidential report to the Director General of the OIE, who then transmits it to both parties.

 

 

CHAPTER 5.4.

 

ANIMAL HEALTH MEASURES APPLICABLE BEFORE AND AT DEPARTURE

 

Article 5.4.1.

 

Animals for breeding, rearing or slaughter

1. Countries should only authorise the exportation from their territory of animals for breeding or rearingor animals for slaughter which are correctly identified and which meet the requirements of the importing country.
2. Biological tests and/or vaccinationsrequired by the importing country should be carried out in accordance with the recommendations in the Terrestrial Code and Terrestrial Manual, as well as disinfection and disinfestation
3. Observation of the animalsbefore leaving the country may be carried out either in the establishment where they were reared, or in a quarantine station. The animals should be transported to the place of shipment in specially constructed vehicles, previously cleansed and, if required, disinfected. This must be done without delay and without the animals coming into contact with other susceptible animals, unless these animals have animal health guarantees similar to those of the transported animals. An international veterinary certificate should attest that the animals have been found to be clinically healthy and of the health status agreed by the importing country and exporting country.
4. The transportation of the animals for breeding or rearingor animals for slaughter from the establishment of origin to the point of departure from the exporting country should be carried out in conformity with the conditions agreed between the importing country and exporting country.

 

Article 5.4.2.

 

Semen, oocytes, embryos and hatching eggs

Countries should only undertake the export from its territory of:

1. semen,
2. oocytes and embryos,
3. hatching eggs,

from artificial insemination centres, collection centres or farms which meet the requirements of the importing country.

 

Article 5.4.3.

 

Notification

Countries exporting animals, semen, oocytes, embryos or hatching eggs should inform the country of destination and where necessary the transit countries if, after exportation, a listed disease occurs within the incubation period of that particular disease, in the establishment of origin, or in an animal which was in an establishment or in a market, at the same time as the exported animals.

 

Article 5.4.4.

 

Certificate

Before the departure of animals, semen, oocytes, embryos, hatching eggs and brood-combs of bees, an Official Veterinarian should, within the 24 hours prior to shipment, provide an international veterinary certificate conforming with the models approved by the OIE as shown in Chapters 5.10. to 5.13. and worded in the languages agreed upon between the exporting country and the importing country, and, where necessary, with the transit countries.

 

Article 5.4.5.

 

Live animals

1. Before the departure of an animalor a consignment of animals on an international journey, the Veterinary Authority of the port, airport or district in which the border post is situated may, if it is considered necessary, carry out a clinical examination of the animal or consignment. The time and place of the examination should be arranged taking into account customs and other formalities and in such a way as not to impede or delay departure.
2. The Veterinary Authorityreferred to in point 1) above should take necessary measures to:
   1. prevent the shipment of animalsaffected or suspected of being affected with any listed disease or with any other infectious disease as agreed by the importing country and the exporting country;
   2. avoid entry into the vehicleof possible vectors or causal agents of infection.

 

Article 5.4.6.

 

Products of animal origin

1. Countries should only authorise the export from their territory of meatand products of animal origin intended for human consumption, which are fit for human consumption. They must be accompanied by an international veterinary certificate conforming with the models approved by the OIE. These must be worded in the languages agreed upon between the exporting country and the importing country, and, where necessary, with the transit countries.
2. Products of animal origin intended for use in animal feeding, or for pharmaceutical or surgical or agricultural or industrial use, should be accompanied by an international veterinary certificateconforming with the models approved by the OIE.

 

1. Documents Required cum check list with Application Form for EXPORT OF LIVESTOCK

1. Copy of valid Import/Export Licence or Permit as the case may be. If no permit/licence is required than undertaking from the exporter/owner in this regard.
2. Official health requirement/format of the importing country. If no prescribed health requirement/format than undertaking from the exporter/owner in this regard.
3. Fulfilled health requirement of importing country including testing, treatment, vaccination etc. (if applicable).
4. Self certified copies of present health documents including vaccination record of the animal.
5. Undertaking and declarations as per requirement.
6. Documents of origin, if applicable/asked.
7. Copy of airway bill/journey details of animal.
8. Any other document if required during examination of application.
9. Authorization letter if owner is not approaching directly.

 

All attached documents with the application must be self attested.

Export Quarantine Certificate will be issued after physical examination/Quarantine observation of the animal as the case may be within 2-3 days before departure. If required the animal may be referred for detailed clinical examination including testing. If the animal is not healthy/fit Certificate will not be issued.

NOTE: All livestock meant for export must be microchipped for better identification.

2.Documents Required cum check list with Application Form for EXPORT OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS

1. Copy of valid Import/Export Licence or Permit as the case may be. If no permit/licence is required than undertaking from the exporter/owner in this regard.
2. Official health requirement/format of the importing country. If no prescribed health requirement/format than undertaking from the exporter/owner in this regard.
3. Fulfilled health requirement of importing country including testing, treatment, fumigation etc. (if applicable/asked).
4. Registration certificate/Approvals of the exporting units.
5. Undertaking and declarations as per requirement.
6. Documents of origin of product, if applicable/asked.
7. Copy of airway bill/Bill of lading/packing list/Invoice of the consignment.
8. Certificate/information from the local Government authorities and others wherever applicable.
9. Any other document if required during examination of application.
10. Authorization letter if owner is not approaching directly.

 

All attached documents with the application must be self attested. All application must be registered on/before the Bill of lading date.
Certificate will be issued on or before the lading date.

 

EXIT POINTS

ANY PORT IN INDIA

 

• EXPORT (LS/LSP)

Export certification is very important and must be as per International Certification Procedure of OIE, Terrestrial Animal Health Code (chapter 5.2, article 5.2.1 to 5.2.4). As per the procedure the Official Veterinarian (AQCS) of the Veterinary Authority (DAHDF, MOA&FW) of the Exporting Country sign the export Health certificate.

Points considered:

• HEALTH REQUIREMENTS/GUIDELINES OF IMPORTING COUNTRY
• REQUEST OF THE IMORTER.
• EXPORT RULES OF GOI.
• PRE EXPORT QUARANTINE AND TESTING (as applicable)
• INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION

OBJECTIVE: To prevent the spread and introduction of diseases in new territories. To prevent the complaints from importing countries ensures quality certification and pre shipment inspection as per the requirement of importing country.

 

AUCTION

NOT RECOMMENDED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS (AQCS clearance is mandatory) REASONS:

• Consignment may act as carrier/vehicle for dangerous exotic diseases.
• May harbour dangerous micro-organisms due to delay in reference by the Customs, clearance/deportation.
• Not fit to use (adverse effect on animal/human health).

 

RE-IMPORT

POINTS TO CONSIDER:

• Reason of re-import.
• Other products in the carrier.
• Loading/unloading en route.
• Shelf life of the product.
• Duration of stay in importing country.
• Place of holding in importing country.
• Health condition of the consignment.
• Fulfillment of pr-export requirements.
• Disease freedom status of importing country.

• EXIM PROCESS, SOP, FORMAT

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