This Regulation lays down provisions applicable to the importation of (a) okra (food, fresh and frozen) originating in or consigned from India; (b) curry leaves (food, herbs) originating in or consigned from India; (c) compound food containing any of the food products above-mentioned in a quantity exceeding 20 percent. The Regulation sets out requirements concerning the health certificate that must accompany those products, sampling, analysis and prior notification of consignments. These measures are adopted to protect human health and they refer to pesticide residues present in these food products.
2014-08-13