CBIC Updates List of Authorised Officers for Food Imports Across 165 Locations



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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has expanded the list of authorised entry points for food imports, adding six new locations. This brings the total number of designated entry points across India to 165. The update includes various types of entry points such as airports, seaports, and special economic zones, aiming to improve the oversight of imported food products and ensure adherence to safety standards.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instruction No. 25/2025-Customs, dated August 6, 2025, notifying six additional points of entry for food imports under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. This update, read with Section 47(5) of the Act and Regulation 13(1)
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The CBIC has issued an update adding six new entry points for food imports, increasing the total number of notified locations to 165 across the country.

The update aims to enhance the monitoring of imported food products, ensure compliance with safety standards, and streamline clearance processes at designated entry points.

The updated list covers airports, seaports, inland container depots (ICDs), land customs stations (LCS), and special economic zones (SEZs).

The relevant instruction is Instruction No. 25/2025-Customs, dated August 6, 2025.

CBIC has directed senior Customs officials to ensure officers under their jurisdiction are made aware of the revised list.

Any operational challenges resulting from this update should be reported to the CBIC for resolution.




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