In follow up to USDEC's Member Alert of March 16, 2023, today India's Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) published an Office Memorandum, dated March 31, that includes a final version of a new integrated veterinary health certificate for dairy imports into India. This integrated certificate includes language from both the DAHD model certificate now in use and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certificate that had been planned for implementation but was pulled back earlier this year. The new integrated certificate notes immediate entry into force, with a 60-day grace period in which the DAHD certificate will be permitted.

As a reminder, the U.S. government will not endorse either the DAHD certificate or the new integrated certificate.

See Volume 2 of the USDEC Export Guide for more information on this new integrated certificate and a link to FSSAI's list of the products for which it is expected to be required.

USDEC's MARA and Trade Policy teams are continuing to work closely with the USG to address the market access challenges in India as members have consistently conveyed an interest in this market. Contact Sandra Benson at sbenson@usdec.org with questions on the new certificate requirements.