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2010 (10) TMI 681 - CESTAT, CHENNAIConfiscation - goods/packaging materials did not contain any details of manufacturer’s name, address and the period of manufacture, and hence the test reports could not be linked with the consignment under import - Sub-standard toys are known to possess high toxic content due to high concentration of lead and cadmium, which not only poses a grave health hazard to children but also harms the environment - Certificates issued by the manufacturers can be linked to the consignments only when the name and other details of the manufacturers are printed on the toys and packages - Circular No. 21/2008-Cus., dated 18-12-2008 - Since the goods are still with the Department, we direct the appellants to send representative samples to any of the certified laboratories mentioned in the Board’s letter dated 7-12-2009 namely IIT, Chennai and M/s. SGS India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon and if the imported toys conform to the standards specified, they shall be released to the importers who shall also ensure that the packaging requirements in terms of DGFT Notification No. 44 dated 24-11-2000 are strictly complied with before clearance from the Customs - Appeal is disposed of
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