DGFT public notice Public Notice No. 6 /2026-27 · 04 May 2026
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Fixation of four new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) at SION No A-3698, A-3699, A- 3700 and A 3701 under Chemical and Allied Product (Product Code A)
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has notified four new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) under the Chemical and Allied Product category (Product Code A), specifically numbered A-3698, A-3699, A-3700, and A-3701. These norms define the permissible quantities of import items required for the production of specific export products, including Cefuroxime Sterile Sodium, NAS-5, Tobramycin Nebuliser Solution, and Schaeffers Acid. The introduction of these standardized norms is intended to enable Regional Authorities to issue Advance Authorisations directly without requiring case-by-case referrals to the Norms Committee, thereby streamlining the approval process and ensuring consistency in regulatory decision-making.
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Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Public Notice No. 6 /2026-27 New Delhi, Dated 04.05.2026
Subject: Fixation of four new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) at SION No. A-3698, A-3699, A-3700 & A3701 under “Chemical and Allied Product” (Product Code-‘A’).
In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy-2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the four new SIONs with Serial Numbers A-3698, A-3699, A-3700 & A-3701. These new entries shall be as under:-
| SION No. | Export Product | Qty. | Sl.No. | Import item | Qty. allowed. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-3698 | Cefuroxime Sterile Sodium | 1 kg. | 1 | Cefuroxime Acid | 1.04 kg. |
| A-3699 | NAS-5((2-Diazo-1-Napthol-5-SulfonicAcid,Sodium Salt) | 1 kg. | 1 | Tobias Acid (Purity Min. 97%) | 0.70 kg. |
| A-3700 | Tobramycin 300 mg / 5 ml Nebuliser Solution ((Each ml contains Tobramycin Ph. Eur. 60 mg) | 1 Number Pack | 1 | Tobramycin | 315 mg/ Vial |
| A-3701 | Schaeffers Acid | 1 kg. | 1 | Beta Naphthol | 0.74 kg. |
Effect of the Public Notice: Four new SIONs for export products under the Chemical & Allied Product Group ‘A’ are being notified to enable Regional Authorities (RAs) to issue Advance Authorisations directly, eliminating the need for case-by-case referrals to the Norms Committee. This will expedite approvals and ensure greater uniformity in decision-making.
(Lav Agarwal) Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India e-mail: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/82/0026/AM-26/DES-III)