1. PRESENTED BY: VASUNDRA AHUJA PGDM 2

3. INTRODUCTION
Set up by the Government of India under Section 3 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 (22 of 1963)
EIC is an advisory body to the Central Government, which is empowered under the Act to:
Notify commodities which will be subject to quality control and/ or inspection prior to export,
Establish standards of quality for such notified commodities, and
Specify the type of quality control and / or inspection to be applied to such commodities.
Issue of Certificates of origin to exporters under various preferential tariff schemes for export products.

4. ORGANISATION SETUP Central Government Technical Committee
Administrative Committee
Export Inspection Council

5. VISION
To facilitate worldwide access for Indian exports through a credible and efficient inspection and certification system and earn global recognition as India’s premier organization for certifying quality and safety to meet international norms. 

6. MISSION
To create an export inspection & certification infrastructure within the country based on International Standards for Certification Authorities in consonance with WTO requirements.
To instill confidence in importers about quality and safety of Indian exports.
To provide accredited state-of-art testing facilities in chosen frontier areas.
To enhance capability of manpower through trainings to meet International requirements.
To obtain recognition for India’s export certification system from our major trading partners.
To participate in international fora and project Indian interest.
To be in sync with the latest technological advancements for capacity building.
(EIC) stands out as the forerunner.

7. Services
EIC, either directly or through the Export Inspection Agencies, its field organizations, renders services in the areas of:
Certification of quality of export commodities 
Certification of quality of food items for export
Issue of different types of Certificates 
Issue of Certificates of Origin 
Laboratory testing services.
Training and technical assistance to the industry
Recognition of Inspection Agencies
In rendering the above services, EIAs are backed by qualified technical manpower

8. International Recognitions
Basmati Rice by European Commission (for Certificates of Authenticity).
Black Pepper by United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA)
Fish & Fishery Products by European Commission
Fish and Fishery Products by Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) Australia's official import control agency 
The import inspection scheme of Sri Lanka, which is being operated by Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI)

9. Korea Food & Drug Administration (KFDA)
The Turkish customs authorities.
Japan Health Authorities.
Iron Ore & General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection & Quarantine by China
Egg, Packaged water, Drugs & Pharma, Electrics & Electronics products by Singapore
Fishery and Aquaculture products by Italy
Memorandum between FSVPS of Russian Federation and EIC on food and biological safety of fish & fishery products
Recognition of EIC Certification by Govt. of Thailand

10. SERVICES

11. Certificate of Origin Generalised System of Preferences
Global System of Trade Preferences
APTA
SAFTA
Saarc Preferential Trading Agreement
Indo Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement
India Afghanistan Preferential Trading
India Thailand Free Trade Agreement
Singapore CECA
India Chile Trade Agreement
India-Mercosur PTA
India-Korea CEPA
India-Asean Agreement
India-Malaysia CECA
India-Japan CEPA

12. GSP CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN A GUIDE FOR EXPORTERS
 INTRODUCTION
a preferential tariff system extended by developed countries to developing countries 
BENEFITS OF GSP
Indian exporters benefit indirectly
Indian product becomes more competitive
helps new exporters to penetrate a market
COUNTRIES THAT EXTEND GSP BENEFITS
GSP is presently extended by 29 developed countries.
ELIGIBILE PRODUCTS
Only such products of a beneficiary country (like India) that fulfil the requirements of the rules of origin laid down by the importing country, are considered eligible for preferential tariff treatment on import into the markets of donor countries detailed under point 3

13. GLOBAL SYSTEM OF TRADE PREFERENCES AMONG DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (GSTP)
Introduction
The Agreement on Global System of Trade Preferences among developing countries (GSTP) was negotiated in the year 1988 by 48 developing countries that were member of Group of 77.
The declared objectives of the GSTP are:
a. To promote and sustain mutual trade, and
b. To develop economic co-operation among developing countries (members of Group of 77).

14. ASIA PACIFIC TRADE AGREEMENT (APTA)
Introduction
The Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) is a preferential trading arrangement designed to liberalise and expand trade in goods progressively in the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) region. Agreement so far has been implemented by India, Bangladesh, Republic of Korea, Srilanka & China. Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) is a rename of the Bangkok Agreement (BA) from 1st September The Bangkok Agreement was effective from 31st July 1975.
The declared objectives of APTA are:
a. To promote and sustain mutual trade, and
b. To develop economic co-operation among contracting countries;

15. SAARC PREFERENTIAL TRADING ARRANGEMENT (SAPTA)
Introduction
The Agreement on SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) was negotiated in the year 1993 by the 7 developing countries that were members of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
The declared objectives of the SAPTA are:
a. To promote and sustain mutual trade, and
b. To develop economic co-operation among developing countries (members ofgroup of 77)
Participant Countries
People’s Republic of Bangladesh Kingdom of Nepal
Kingdom of Bhutan Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Republic of India Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Republic of Maldives

16. INDO-SRI LANKA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (ISFTA)
Introduction
An agreement for establishing a Free Trade Area was signed on 28 December 1998 between the Republic of India and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Subsequently, on 02 February 2000, a meeting between Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India and the Secretary, Treasury, Government of Sri Lanka was held in which it was decided that Export Inspection Council of India (EIC) will be the sole authority to issue certificates of origin in India, under the Agreement.
The objectives of this Agreement are:
a) To promote through expansion of trade, the harmonious development of the economic relations between India and Sri Lanka.
b) To provide fair conditions of competition for trade between India and Sri Lanka.
c) To contribute in this way, by the removal of barriers to trade, to the harmonious development and expansion of world trade

17. INDIA AFGHANISTAN PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENT (IAPTA)
Introduction
A bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement was signed on 6th March 2003 between the Governments of India and Afghanistan. Under this Agreement, while India agreed to grant tariff concessions to 38 commodities (at six – digit level) originating in Afghanistan, 8 Indian commodities (at six – digit level) comprising Black Tea; Ayurvedic & Homeopathic Medicines; Refined Sugar; Cement; Antisera & other Blood Preparations etc., will get duty-free entry into Afghanistan.
The objectives of this Agreement are:
a) To promote through expansion of trade, the harmonious development of the economic relations between India and Afghanistan.
b) To provide fair conditions of competition for trade between India and Afghanistan.
c) To pay due regard to the principle of reciprocity in the implementation of this agreement.
d) To contribute in this way, by the removal of barriers to trade, to the harmonious development and expansion of world trade. .

18. SOUTH ASIAN FREE TRADE AREA
Introduction
The Agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area was signed in between the Governments of SAARC Member States comprising the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Republic of India, the Republic of Maldives, the Kingdom of Nepal, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
The declared objectives of the SAFTA are to promote and enhance mutual trade andeconomic cooperation among contracting States;
The contracting states will accord tariff concession to identified products provided the products are originating in contracting State and are directly consigned to the Member state

19. CECA BETWEEN INDIA & SINGAPORE
Introduction
India & Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement came into effect from 1st August It is a bilateral agreement between Indian and Singapore.
The declared objectives of the CECA are –
(a) To promote through expansion of trade, theharmonious development of economic relations between India and Singapore.
(b) To provide four conditions of competition of trade between India and Singapore.
(c) To contribute in this way by the removal of barriers to trade, to harmonise development and expansion of world trade.
As per Agreement, Government of Singapore will accord tariff concession to such Indian products upon their import into Singapore; provided that products are originating in India are directly consigned to Singapore.

20. EARLY HARVEST SCHEME UNDER INDO-THAILAND FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
Introduction
A framework Agreement for establishing Free Trade Area between India and Thailand was signed on Under the agreement an Early Harvest Scheme, containing common agreed list of items for tariff reduction/elimination, was implemented with effect from
The declared objectives of the Agreement are –
a) To promote through expansion of trade, the harmonious development of economic
relations between India and Thailand
b) To provide four conditions of competition of trade between India and Thailand
c) To contribute in this way by the removal of barriers to trade, to harmonise
development and expansion of world trade.
As per Agreement, Government of Thailand will accord tariff concession to such Indian products upon their import into Thailand; provided that products are originating in India are directly consigned to Thailand.

21. India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement (IMPTA)
Introduction :-
India and Mercosure (Trading bloc of Brazil, Argetina, Urguay and Paraguay) signed a Preferential Trade agreement (PTA) in New Delhi on January Annexes to this agreement were signed and incorporated to it on March 19, This agreement came into effect from June 1, 2009.
Objectives:-
The aim of this Preferential Trade Agreement is to expand and strengthen the existing relations between MERCOSUR and India and promote the expansion of trade by granting reciprocal fixed tariff preferences with the ultimate objective of creating a free trade area between the parties.

22. India – Korea CEPA
India signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with South – Korea on Articles 4.2 and 4.3 of Chapter 4 of the Agreement relate to Certificate of Origin and Articles 4.11 and 4.12 relate to verification of origin. This Agreement has come into force w.e.f
The two parties under the Agreement recognize that economic and trade liberalization should allow for the optimal use of natural resources in accordance with the objective of sustainable development and resolve to promote reciprocal trade and investment, and to avoid circumvention of benefits of regional trade integration, through the establishment of clear and mutually advantageous trade rules, and industry as well as regulatory cooperation.
Export Inspection Council has been authorized by Government of India to issue Certificate of Origin under the Agreement.

23. ASEAN – India Free Trade Agreement
India has entered into a Free Trade Agreement (Trade in Goods Agreement) with ASEAN on under the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation. This Agreement has come into force w.e.f The Export Inspection Council has been modified as an authorised agency to issue Certificate of Origin under this Agreement by the Director General of Foreign Trade vide Public Notice No.22/ dated
ASEAN is an Association of Southeast ASEAN Nations, namely, Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia (Cambodia), the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia), the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Malaysia, the Union of Myanmar (Myanmar), the Republic of the Philippines (the Philippines), the Republic of Singapore (Singapore), the Kingdom of Thailand (Thailand) and the Socialist Republic of Viet Name (Viet Nam).Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation between the Republic of India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations reflect the commitment of India and ASEAN to establish the ASEAN – India Free Trade Area covering trade in goods by 2013 for Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand and India; by 2018 for the Philippines and India; and by 2013 for India and by 2018 for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam.

24. INDIA – MALAYSIA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC COOPERATION AGREEMENT (IMCECA)
India and Malaysia signed the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA) on 18th February The Agreement has come into effect from 1st July 2011 and EIC has been designated as the competent authority to issue the Certificates of Origin in India. In turn, these certificates will be issued by the EIAs.

25. INDIA – JAPAN COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (IJCEPA)
India and Japan signed the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA) on 16th February The Agreement has come into effect from 1st August 2011 and EIC has been designated as the competent authority to issue the Certificates of Origin in India.In turn, these certificates will be issued by the EIAs.

26. FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF CHILE ANDTHE REPUBLIC OF INDIA
The Republic of Chile and the Republic of India (hereinafter jointly referred to as the “Parties” and in the singular as a “Party”);Resolved to promote reciprocal trade and investment through the establishment of clear and mutually advantageous trade rules and the avoidance of trade and investment barriers; Reaffirming the rights, obligations and undertakings of the respective Parties under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements and arrangements; Recognising that regional trade agreements can contribute towards accelerating regional and global liberalization and as building blocks within the framework of the multilateral trading system; Considering that the process of economic integration includes not only gradual and reciprocal trade liberalization but also the strengthening of greater economic cooperation between them

27. Health Certificate
Health : Guidelines for issuance of Health Certificate for fishery products meant For export to countries of the European Union:
All consignment of Indian Fishery products exported to the EU are required to be accompanied by a numbered original health certificate, comprising a single sheet duly completed, signed and dated. The original of the health certificate is required for customs clearance at the destination and shall be made available to the customs authorities at the destination before the arrival of the consignment. The consignments cannot be cleared on the basis of a copy of the original or on the basis of a fax copy of the original. Health Certificate to be given before shipment & cannot be given retrospectively.
Since European Commission has recognized the Export Inspection Council of India of Ministry of Commerce as the competent Authority in India for verifying and certifying compliance of Fishery and Aquacultural Products with the requirements of Directive No 91/493/EEC, all EU approved F&FP establishments are required to obtain Health Certificate from competent authority (EIC/EIAs) only.
Only the officials of Export Inspection Agency are authorized to issue and sign the health certificates for exports of fishery products to EC. As per the Directive it is clear that in case is found that an establishment has obtained health certificate from any authority other than Competent Authority, approval granted to their units for exporting to EU will be withdrawn forthwith.

28. e-Health certification
Export Inspection Council of India offers a fast and efficient e-Health certification service, for their exporters.  At present this facility is available only for the 
EU approved sea food processing establishments, for the consignments of Marine Products ( fish & collagen) meant for export to European Union only.
EU & Non-EU approved sea food processing establishments, for the consignments of Marine Products meant for export to P.R. China, Russian Federation, Iran & other non EU countries.
EU approved processing establishments, for the consignments of Animal Casings meant for export to European Union only.
Exporters of peanut products to EU & Malaysia.
Exporters for Non GMO certification.
Approved processors & exporters under voluntary food certification scheme.

29. Pre-Shipment Inspection Scheme
Basmati Rice 
Black Pepper
Egg Products 
Fish & Fishery Products
Honey
Milk Products
Processed food products containing Red Chillies

30. PRE – Compliance Schemes

31. EIC LABORATORY APPROVAL SCHEME- 2010
EIC has reviewed and revised its laboratory approval scheme (Issue 3) for approval of laboratories that are technically competent having implemented quality management systems as per national & international standards and perform tests as per the guidelines/ procedures stipulated in the relevant standards of various export products. The conformity assessment under EIC Laboratory Approval Scheme is based on changing international requirements from time to time, in addition to conformity / accreditation to ISO/IEC 'General requirements for the competence of Testing and Calibration laboratories' with their scope covering the products and testing facilities of the interest of EIC / EIAs.

32. INSPECTION AGENCY RECOGNITION SCHEME-2012
Under Section7 (1) of the Act, the Central Government has powers to establish or recognize inspection agencies for quality control or inspection and both by notification in the Official gazette, subject to such conditions as deemed fit, considering the requirements specified in Rule 12 of the Export (Quality Control & Inspection) Rules, Further, EIC had been operating Inspection Agency Recognition Scheme 2002 for Recognition of Inspection Agencies as specified in Rule 12 Export (Quality Control & Inspection) Rules, The revised scheme has been aligned to the requirements as specified by ISO/IEC Standard 17020:2012 ‘Conformity assessment- Requirements for operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

33.  Technical Assistance
EIC has established Human Resource & quality Development Centre (HR & QDC) based on a recommendation of the International Seminar on Food Safety Management held in Bangalore in May 2000 to mark the conclusion of FAQs project on 'Manpower Development in Food Safety and Quality' for development of trainers in the area of food safety implemented by EIC during

34. Regional Sub-committee on Quality Complaints (RSCQC)
Exporters should project a good image of the Country abroad to promote exports. With this objective in mind, an enduring relationship with foreign buyers is of the utmost importance, and trade disputes, whenever they arise, should be settled as soon as possible.
The majority of complaints from foreign buyers are with regard to quality. Other complaints are usually for unethical commercial dealings on the part of Indian exporters and can be categorised as non-supply of goods after confirmation of the orders, non-payment of agreed commission, non-adherence to the delivery schedule etc. The work relating to dealing such complaints of foreign buyers has been centralised with the ‘Nodal Officer’ and its assisting Cell viz., the Trade Disputes Cell in the office of the Director General of Foreign Trades, Ministry of Commerce, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.

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