Documents Required to Export Animal Food from India

Exporting of animal food is from India and going through the documents generated will be very helpful to wiping out any setback to the exportation process. This blog will write the information that is required while exporting animal food from India thereby helping the readers know the documentation required and contribute to the efficiency of exporting animal food from India to the other countries to avoid such exports that are rejected or delayed at customs due to inadequate documentation.

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What is Animal Food?

Animal food is a material consumed by an animal hoping it would either help it in growing or be to standard if it was healthy or use it in the process of reproducing. It can be in the forms of pasture plantage stuff, grains, beans, insects, and commercially produced pellets. The distribution of food depends on the volume and type; while plants constitute the major diet of the wild animals, the carnivorous animals take other animals. Fiber or plant eaters are animals that derive their food from plants, meats are for carnivores but for omnivores it is both plant and meat. This is not given to the wild animals because the formulated diet is given to the domestic animals which include the Animals, the animals meant for food production such as the livestock and the commercially produced farmed fish. We can attest to the fact that these feeds have about 10% protein, 45% carbohydrates, 4% fats, vitamins and Minerals on average. 
 

Why do you need to Export Animal Food from India

Exporting animal food offers several advantages and reasons:

• Growing Global Demand: Global market is witnessing rising demand for better quality Animal food products. With growing trends of individuals owning Animals and focusing more on the Animals’ well-being, healthy and quality food products meant for Animals become popular.
• Diverse Product Range: It can range from wet food and dry food as well as different types of Animal food products that are meant to meet various requirements. This ranges from the traditional organic food products, to grain-free ones and even hypoallergenic foods widely consumed in several global markets.
• Emerging Markets: Existing markets in the USA and Western Europe are important; however, there are new markets in Asia, Africa, and South America where Animal ownership as well as Animal care markets are still developing.
• Government Support: Policies On Export Promotion By the Indian Government, and policies or agreements that help in the export of Animal foods would make exporting Animal foods more appealing.
• Brand Recognition: Depending on the type of product or service, trust with the customer usually means a constant stream of business on the horizon, especially in foreign markets.

List of Documents Required to Export Animal Food

The following documents and certificates are the necessary ones, which help Indian exporters of Animal food to meet the applicable regulations and enable seamless export of the Animal food products to the global markets:

• IEC (Import Export Code)

An IEC is a 10 digit identification number which is assigned by the DGFT and required for all persons or companies involved in import or export of goods. It allows the exporter to engage in International trade transactions.

• APEDA Registration

The specific authority of the Indian government involved in the regulation of the export of Animal food includes the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). Export of Animal food from India must have an APEDA registration certificate, commonly known as RCMC.

• FSSAI License

The FSSAI license guarantees that the Animal food products offered meet the set food safety and quality in the exporting country/region. This license is compulsory for applicants who intend to export food products. 

• Certification of Origin

This certificate ensures the origin of the Animal food products and is presented to the importing country market to enjoy the smooth and  better trade.

• Health Certificate

A health certificate that is issued by the India related authorities proves that the Animal food products do not contain any disease infected or contaminated food product.

• Packing List

A list of the contents of each package that details the number, weight and any other relevant details would also be needed to enable the clearance process by customs.

• Commercial Invoice

The document can be used as the bill of sale and consists of information such as exporter, importer, product description, quantity, price, and total value of goods shipped.

• Bill of Lading or Airway Bill

It is a legal document that contains the terms of the shipment between the exporter and the shipping/airline company as evidence of the goods shipped.

• Phytosanitary Certificate

This is a document generated and signed by the plant quarantine authorities which indicate that the Animal food products complied with the phytosanitary needs of the importing country.

• Insurance Certificate

This letter serves to confirm that your shipment of Animal food has insurance cover during transport.
 

Conclusion

The process of exporting animal food from India involves a strict documentation process that would facilitate proper clearance through customs and international standards. When it comes to documentation, some of them are the IEC code for export and import, APEDA registration certificate is the legal proof of conformity to export agricultural products, FSSAI license as a legal document that shows the food compliance in all ways. Moreover, to secure proper documentation and legal requirements of shipment, certification of origin, heath certificate, packing list, commercial invoice and the relevant bills of lading are important documents. Phytosanitary certificate is a must to verify compliance with the plant health requirements of the importing country and an insurance certificate for the cover during the transportation process. These documents as a whole provide assurance to the quality, safety, and regulatory acknowledgement of the animal food exported and enabling its sale in multiple global markets and building confidence with the buyers.

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What is a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and why is it necessary for exporting Animal food?

A document that is issued by the laboratory that ensures the quality of the Animal food products which are being exported is known as Certificate of Analysis (COA).

When do I need a Phytosanitary Certificate, and how do I obtain it?

A Phytosanitary Certificate is used in situations when the shipped products are likely to be dangerous for plant health, for example, some components of animal feeding, including Animal food.

What are the consequences of not having the correct documentation when exporting Animal food?

Lack of proper paperwork might slow the customs process, or even worse, lead to refusal to accept a shipment at the port of entry or even invite penalties under the law. All the necessary papers should be correct, not missing any detail, and delivered in good time to simplify the export procedures.

How much time does it take to get an FSSAI license for importing Animal food?

The time taken to process an FSSAI license depends on the following factors:

• Basic Registration: 7-10 days
• State License: 30-45 days
• Central License: 45-60 days

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