Attention is invited to Policy Circular No.32 (RE-2005)/2004-09 dated 21.11.2005 vide which it has been decided not to accept the Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) Certificate issued by the agencies listed therein until a thorough investigation of the matter has been undertaken and conclusions are arrived at by following due process.

A clarification has been sought by the trade & industry on whether the temporary suspension mentioned in Policy Circular No.32 dated 21.11.2005 is applicable to all offices of the Agency mentioned therein.

It is hereby clarified that the Policy Circular No.32 dated 21.11.2005 is applicable only to the particular branch of the Pre-shipment Inspection Agency mentioned therein. The temporary suspension will not be applicable to other branches / head office of the Agency.

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(Pratima Dikshit)
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade