Ref: MR/CIR/1071 14th April, 2015
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
Sub: Non - Compliance of ISPM 15
Dear Sir,
The Council has received a communication from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, regarding non-compliance of ISPM 15 by Indian Exporters especially while exporting to the EU. International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) is an please click here to download).
As we understand, the issue of non-compliance with ISPM 15 requirements is rapidly acquiring serious proportions and could invite regulatory action from EU if concerted remedial action is not taken immediately.
It is therefore, requested that all the concerned exporters may take necessary steps to ensure that the textiles exported by them particularly to EU destinations complies with requirements of ISPM 15.
Assistance pertaining to training and technical support in this regard is being provided by the Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. If any assistance required in this regard, member-exporters may contact the Council immediately.
Thanks and regards,
V. ANIL KUMAR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Encl: ISPM 15