Revision of Active SIONs pertaining to food items – reg.

Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
DES- VI

Dated: 27 August 2025

Trade Notice – 11/2025-26

To

1. All Exporters/Members of Trade & Industry
2. All Export Promotion Councils & Commodity Boards
3. All Stakeholders & Trade and Industry Associations

Subject: Revision of Active SIONs pertaining to food items – reg.

It has been noted that certain SIONs of food items contain generic input descriptions, while in others, the quantities of alternative inputs are not clearly specified. Such ambiguities may lead to misinterpretation or possible misuse of the norms.

2. In view of the sensitive nature of food items, Norms Committee-6 has decided to undertake a comprehensive review of SIONs: E-1, E-4, E-5, E-7, E-38, E-46, E-75, E-76, E-77, E-100, E-101, E-102, E-127, E-132, and E-13,3, and General Notes associated with SIONs.

3. In this context, comments, suggestions, and feedback are hereby invited from exporters, importers, industry associations, and other stakeholders regarding the revision of SIONs mentioned above.

4. The views/suggestions in this regard may kindly be sent to NC-VI at email Id: nc6.dgft@nic.in by 05.09.2025.

AJAY KUMAR Digitally signed by AJAY KUMAR
Date: 2025.08.27 14:45:14 +05'30'

(Ajay Kumar)
Deputy Director
Ph. (011) 23038753
Email: ajay.dhiman88@gov.in

(Issued from File no. 01/85/171/00137/AM-26/DES.VI)