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Enacted 1963

The Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963

In force 38 sections Commerce and Industry

An Act to provide for the sound development of the export trade of India through quality control and inspection and for matters connected therewith.

Act 22 of 1963 Enacted 24 Aug 1963 In force 01 Jan 1964 Department Department of Commerce

Administered by. Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce · Other Acts of 1963

Preamble

THE EXPORT (QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION) ACT, 1963

ACT NO. 22 OF1963

[24th August, 1963.] An Act to provide for the sound development of the export trade of India through quality control and inspection and for matters connected therewith.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fourteenth Year of the Republic of India as follows:--

What this Act covers

Summary of The Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963

Key Provisions

1. Establishment of Oversight Body

• An Export Inspection Council is established to advise on and oversee quality control measures.

2. Definitions

• Critical terms such as "export," "inspection," and "quality control" are defined for clarity.

3. Quality Control and Inspection Mechanism

• The Act provides for the notification of commodities subject to quality control.

• Specifies the process for inspection and the issuance of certificates or marks for compliant goods.

4. Prohibition on Non-Compliant Exports

• Exports without the requisite certificate or mark are prohibited.

5. Enforcement and Penalties

• Empowers authorities to inspect, seize, and confiscate non-compliant goods.

• Outlines penalties for violations, including financial penalties and potential confiscation.

6. Financial and Administrative Provisions

• Details funding, accounting, and audit requirements for the overseeing body.

7. Supremacy Clause

• This Act takes precedence over other laws concerning quality control and inspection of notified commodities.

Sections

Type to filter. 38 sections.

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions
  3. 3Establishment of Export Inspection Council
  4. 4Director of Inspection and Quality Control
  5. 5Functions of the Council
  6. 6Powers of the Central Government in regard to quality control and inspection
  7. 7Machinery for quality control and inspection
  8. 8Power to recognise or establish marks to denote conformity with standard specifications
  9. 9Power to obtain information from exporters, etc
  10. 10Finance, accounts and audit
  11. 10APower to enter and inspect
  12. 10BPower to search
  13. 10CPower to seize commodities, etc
  14. 10DPower to stop and seize conveyances
  15. 10ESearch and seizure to be made in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  16. 10FConfiscation
  17. 10GConfiscation of conveyance
  18. 10HOption to pay fine in lieu of confiscation
  19. 10ILiability to penalty
  20. 10JConfiscation or penalty not to interfere with other punishments
  21. 10KAdjudication
  22. 10LGiving of opportunity to the owner of goods etc
  23. 10MAppeal
  24. 10NPowers of revision
  25. 10OPowers of adjudicating and other authorities
  26. 10PContinuance of proceedings in the event of death or insolvency
  27. 11Penalty
  28. 11APenalty for contravention of order made by adjudicating authority or Appellate authority
  29. 11BOffences by officers and employees of agency, etc
  30. 11CCorrection of clerical or arithmetical mistakes
  31. 12Offences by companies
  32. 13Delegation of powers
  33. 14Procedure for prosecution
  34. 15Officers and employees of agency to be public servants
  35. 16Protection of action taken in good faith
  36. 16ASuspension, etc., of operation of the provisions of the Act
  37. 17Power to make rules
  38. 18Act to over-ride other enactments

Amending Acts

1 Act amending this enactment, passed by Parliament of India. The text above is the consolidated text as published.

  • The Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Amendment Act, 198422 of 1984

Rules made under this Act

40 sets of Rules. India Code publishes Rules as a record and a document rather than as text, so these are indexed here and not reproduced. All Rules.

  • S.O.3352 and 3353 dated 28-10-2016-S (FRUITS N VEGETABLES)2016
  • S.O.2615 and 2616 dated 27-08-2013-S (basmati)2013
  • S.O.3523 and S.O.3524 dated 28-11-2013-S (FEED ADDITIVES)2013
  • S.O.1315 dated 08-06-2012-S (animal casing)2012
  • S.O.1581 dated 16-07-2012-S (HONEY)2012
  • S.O.3023 and S.O.3024 dated 28-12-2012-S (RAW MEAT)2012
  • S.O.725 and S.O.726 dated 03-04-2012-S (CRUSHED BONES)2012
  • S.O.143 dated 21-01-2011-S (FISH)2011
  • S.O.497 dated 10-03-2011-S (FISH)2011
  • S.O.2714 dated 28-10-2009-S (FISH)2009
  • S.O.1515 dated 16-06-2008-S (MILK PRODUCTS)2008
  • S.O.1516 dated 16-06-2008-S (egg products)2008
  • S.O.1518 dated 16-06-2008-S (HONEY)2008
  • S.O.1397 dated 24-04-2007-S (MILK PRODUCTS)2007
  • S.O.1227 dated 31-07-2006-S (FISH)2006
  • S.O.791 dated 24-05-2006-S (basmati)2006
  • S.O.716 dated 25-02-2005-S (basmati)2005
  • S.O 999 dated 13-09-2004-S (MILK PRODUCTS)2004
  • S.O.1139 dated 26-04-2004-S (basmati)2004
  • S.O.1245 dated 14-05-2004-S (HONEY)2004
  • S.O. 490 dated 02-05-2003-S (FISH)2003
  • S.O.1034 dated 09-09-2003-S (FISH)2003
  • S.O.1227 dated 23-10-2003-S (FISH)2003
  • S.O.1441 dated 19-12-2003-S (HONEY)2003
  • S.O.1442 dated 19-12-2003-S (egg products)2003
  • S.O.1443 dated 19-12-2003-S (egg products)2003
  • S.O.1444 dated 19-12-2003-S (HONEY)2003
  • S.O.1881 dated 25-06-2003-S (basmati)2003
  • S.O.464 dated 24-04-2003-S (FISH)2003
  • S.O.67 and S.O.68 dated 23-01-2003-S (basmati)2003
  • S.O.276 and S.O.277 dated 04-03-2002-S (HONEY)2002
  • S.O.415 dated 11-04-2002-S (FISH)2002
  • S.O.477 and S.O.478 dated 01-05-2002-S (FISH)2002
  • S.O.722 dated 10-07-2002-S (FISH)2002
  • S.O.No.3719 dated 30-11-2002-S (MILK PRODUCTS)2002
  • S.O.792 dated 17-08-2001-S (FISH)2001
  • S.O.2719 and S.O.2720 dated 28-11-2000-S (MILK PRODUCTS)2000
  • S.O.2077 and S.O.2078 dated 04-08-1997-S (egg products)1997
  • S.O.2947 and S.O.2948 dated 03-11-1997-S (animal casing)1997
  • S.O 729 and S.O.730 dated 21-08-1995-S (FISH)1995

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