REPORT BY THE SECRETARIAT: SECTION III: TRADE POLICIES AND PRACTICES BY MEASURE: (2) MEASURES DIRECTLY AFFECTING IMPORTS:
Question 28:According to our exporters, the administration system for imported goods is complex in India. Mandatory accreditation requirement is implemented on more than 100 products and foreign manufacturing companies are required to pay high amount of accreditation fees. Such practices restrict trade to a large extent. Could India please provide an explanation?
Reply: India prescribes mandatory accreditation requirement on only a few products to ensure minimum quality requirements as allowed under the WTO agreements. The fee charged is proportionate to the services rendered.
