TMI BlogRequirement of COVID-19 testing in live animals before importing into IndiaX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 021 To All Principal Chief Commissioner/Chief Commissioner of Customs/Custom (Preventive), All Principal Chief Commissioner/Chief Commissioner of Central Tax and Customs, All Principal Commissioner/Commissioner of Customs /Custom (Preventive), All Principal Commissioner/Commissioner of Central Tax and Customs. Subject:- Requirement of COVID-19 testing in live animals before imp ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... nd Certification Services (AQCS) will issue advance NOC/Final AQCS clearance for import of aforesaid animals into India after receiving negative COVID-19 test report (no more than 3 days old before export into India) in addition to other existing requirements in this regard. 4. It is requested that necessary action may be taken to sensitise officers under your jurisdiction regarding the above-m ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... nge, in view of the spread of COVID-19 in the country and reports of death of lions due to COVID-19, there are possibilities of spread of the virus amongst animals in National Parks/Sanctuaries and other protected areas and also transmission of the virus from humans to animals and vice versa. 2. Further, as per World Animal Health Organization (OIE) Technical Fact Sheet, the Cats (domestic), La ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... esaid animals into India after receiving negative COVID-19 test report (no more than 3 days old before export into India) in addition to other existing requirements in this regard. 5. This has the approval of the Hon ble Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Sd/- (Dr. Gagan Garg) Assistant Commissioner (Trade) Email : gagan.garg@nic.in - Circular - Trade ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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