Enforcement of Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health Order No.K.11020/5/97-DCC(ISM), dated 14.10.2005 along with the partial modification dated 14.12.2005 for mandatory testing of heavy metals i.e. Arsenic, Lead, Mercury and Cadmium for purely herbal drugs for export purposes w.e.f. 1.1.2006- reg. - Customs - F. No. 450/163/2005-Cus.IV

F. No. 450/163/2005-Cus.IV Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Excise and Customs March 21st, 2006 . Subject:- Enforcement of Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health Order No.K.11020/5/97-DCC(ISM), dated 14.10.2005 along with the partial modification dated 14.12.2005 for mandatory testing of heavy metals i.e. Arsenic, Lead, Mercury and Cadmium for purely herbal drugs for export purposes w.e.f. 1.1.2006- reg. The undersigned is directed to bring to your kind attention that the order issued by the Central Government under Section 33 EEB of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 dated 14.10.2005 as modified, has come into force from 1st January, 2006. All exporters of purely herbal Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Medicines (AYUSH) are required to either conspicuously display on the container of purely herbal Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicines to be exported the words "Heavy metals within permissible limits" or furnish the prescribed certificate from an approved laboratory along with other consignment papers. It is the responsibility of the representative of DCG(I) deployed of the Airport/port of shipment to examine and ensure that all exporters of purely herbal Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicines comply with the Order w.e.f. 1st January, 2006. The copy of above order dated 14.10.2005 as amended by order dated 14.12.2005 is enclosed. Details are available at website www.indianmedicine.nic.in . 2. In view of above, you are requested to issue suitable instructions to field formations under your jurisdiction.