Risk Management introduced for import of Food Product Ingredients |
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Reform ID | E043 | |
Reform Description | Risk Management introduced for import of Food Product Ingredients Introduced for Speedy Clearance
Before: Imported food products/ingredients (Peanut Grit, Raisins, Dehydrated Vegetables, Egg Powder etc.) consignments were stopped by the Department of Plant Protection for sample collection, testing and reporting every time, causing delay & additional expenses. After: Introduction of a mechanism of Temporary Release Certificate (TRC) by PSQCA has minimized time involved in clearance of imports of food products, samples and edible items and it has saved importers from damages. |
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Sector | Food Sector | |
Beneficiaries | Businesses involved in Imports of Food Products/ Ingredients | |
Jurisdiction/Location | Whole Pakistan | |
Department | Department of Plant Protection, MoNFS&R, FBR, PSQCA | |
Date of Implementation | 01-04-2021 | |
Details | Difficulty | ● Imported food products/ingredients (Peanut Grit, Raisins, Dehydrated Vegetables, Egg Powder etc.) consignments were stopped by the Department of Plant Protection for drawing samples, testing and reporting every time, causing delay & additional expense. |
Analysis | ● After detailed deliberations with the private sector, it was agreed by PSQCR that difficulty exists and examination needs to be done on risk based. | |
Solution | ● PSQCA has introduced a mechanism of Temporary Release Certificate (TRC) which will effectively address the problem. | |
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