Extension of validity of the NOC for the Alcoholic Beverages
Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding extension of validity of the NOC for the Alcoholic Beverages Bottled in Origin & in Bulk-reg
Reference is invited to F.No. TIC-BOS!1!2021-lmports-FSSAI dated 9th November, 2021 issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, New Delhi on the above-mentioned subject (copy enclosed).
- It is stated that for the imported consignments of Alcoholic Beverages Bottled in Origin & in Bulk, containing more than 10 percent alcohol which does not have an expiry date, the NOC issued as per the FSS (Import) Regulations, 2017 shall have a validity of 300 days. For consignments lying at ports customs area beyond 300 days, on payment of visual inspection fee, visual inspection may be carried out for re-validation of NOC.
- It is requested that necessary action may be taken to sensitize officers under your jurisdiction regarding the matter.
- The difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board.
Instruction No. 24/2021-Customs
