This application for permit is required for importing livestock products for trading and marketing. A Sanitary Import Permit is a certificate certifying India’s sanitary requirements. Import of live animal’s falls under the category of restricted list (it is not free to import) as per EXIM Policy for which importer must obtain license from DGFT.Imports of animal and animal products are only allowed through seaports/ airports of Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and any other notified port where animal quarantine and certification services are available. Imports of fish products are allowed through the seaport of, Sea and airport of Kochi and the Land Custom Station at Petrapole (for imports from Bangladesh only).
Sanitary Import Permit - Trading & Marketing
What is Application for Sanitary Import Permit - Trading & Marketing
Who Can Apply for this application?
Documents Required for this Application
- 1. What is a Sanitary Import Permit (SIP)?
- Literature of products mentioning ingredient of each product
- Process chart of the product
- Product Catalogue
- Chemical and Microbiological data sheet of product
- Details about end-use of the product to be imported
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Sanitary Import Permit - Trading & Marketing
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue Approval for Sanitary Import Permit - Trading & Marketing
FAQ
A Sanitary Import Permit is an official authorization required to import livestock and livestock products into India, ensuring compliance with sanitary and safety standards.
The permit is issued by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
Yes, it is mandatory for importing livestock and livestock products into India for trading, marketing, or processing purposes.
Yes, for importing live animals, you must also obtain an import license from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) as per the EXIM Policy.
Any individual or business entity with a valid Import Export Code (IEC) involved in trading, marketing, or processing of livestock products can apply.