The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a Public Notice amending Appendix 2B of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, which lists the agencies authorised to issue Certificates of Origin (Preferential). Exercising powers under the FTP, the DGFT has officially added the authorised agencies permitted to issue Certificates of Origin (CoO) for the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
This amendment ensures that exporters seeking special tariff benefits under the India-EFTA TEPA can obtain CoOs from the designated agencies listed in the updated Appendix 2 B. The move aims to simplify certification processes, boost trade facilitation, and encourage smoother implementation of the newly effective India-EFTA TEPA framework.
The Public Notice formally notifies and operationalises the inclusion of authorised agencies allowed to issue Preferential Certificates of Origin under the India-EFTA TEPA, ensuring clarity and compliance for stakeholders.