Therefore, the interest rates on export credit based on the Base Rate System do not lead to subsidy as per ASCM.
OTHERS:
Indonesia 9:
Pneumatic tyres and tubes for automotive vehicles (G/TBT/N/IND/20 and Add.1: G/TBT/N/IND/40 and Rev.1)
Indonesia would like to seek clarification from India whether there are only two laboratories approved by the Indian authorities to conduct conformity assessments. Indonesia would recommend if India could accept the result of laboratories accredited by the accreditation body where they have already signed APLAC/ILAC MRA.
Reply: Yes, at present there are only two laboratories approved by BIS for testing of pneumatic tyres and tubes. Recognition of one additional lab is under process. The results of such laboratories can be accepted provided they are recognized by BIS.
Indonesia 10:
Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 2007 (G/TBT/N/IND/33)
Indonesia would like to seek further clarification from India on whether there is a different treatment on the validity period of Cosmetics Registration Certificates between foreign and domestic manufactures as well as import licensing requirements.
Reply: The domestic manufacturers of cosmetic products are required to get manufacturing license, which is valid for five years. They are subject to stringent quality checks whereas imports are free without any requirement of such conditions.
