DGFT Notifies Four New SIONs for Chemical Exports

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Public Notice dated May 04, 2026, introducing four new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) under the Chemical and Allied Product Group ‘A’.

The newly added SION entries A-3698 to A-3701 cover key export products including Cefuroxime Sterile Sodium, NAS-5, Tobramycin Nebuliser Solution, and Schaeffers Acid, along with clearly defined permissible import inputs such as Cefuroxime Acid, Tobias Acid, Tobramycin, and Beta Naphthol.

This move allows Regional Authorities (RAs) to grant Advance Authorisation directly, removing the need for case-by-case approvals from the Norms Committee. The result is a more predictable and faster approval system for exporters.

Overall, the update strengthens procedural efficiency, transparency, and uniformity, while significantly reducing delays. It is a practical step toward improving the ease of doing business in India’s chemical export sector.