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Minutes of the 12th InterMinisterial Committee meeting for recognition and review of PreShipment Inspection Agency under Appendix 5 of HBP (Vol.I) Date : 10.1.2014 Venue : DGFT, Room No. 4, HWing, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Time : 3.00 p.m. Chairman: Shri Darshan Singh, Jt.DGFT Members: (i) Dr. S. S. Tak, Jt. Industrial Adviser, Min. of Steel (ii) Shri S. K. Jain, Development Officer, DIPP (iii) Shri Rajesh Malhotra, DDGFT (iv) Shri D. C. Katoch, FTDO The Chairman welcomed the members of the Committee. The representatives of AERB and MoEF did not attend the meeting. However, the comments were received from AERB by email dated 10/1/2014 and the Committee decided to proceed by taking into consideration the comments received from AERB by mail. Part I –Recognition as PSIA Sl. No. 1 Case No. 33 M/s American Quality Assessors (India) Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad 01/53/162/774/PSIA/AM14/A44/IC The Committee, in the IMC meeting held on 3/9/2013, had decided that last chance may be given to the applicant to submit the technical details. The applicant has submitted details of Radiation Survey Meter & Portable Spectrometer. The applicant had applied for recognition for: (i) USA (ii) Iran AERB has informed vide email dated 10/1/2014 that while the Portable Spectrometer is OK, the response time of the Survey Meter is very high and is not acceptable. Decision of the IMC
Iran AERB has informed vide email dated 10/1/2014 that while the Portable Spectrometer is OK, the response time of the Survey Meter is very high and is not acceptable. Decision of the IMC
The Committee decided to inform the applicant about the deficiencies raised by AERB. The request of M/s American Quality Assessors (India) Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad for recognition as PSIA was deferred. Sl. No. 2 Case No. 36 M/s GeoChem Inspection (Malaysia) SDN BHD, Malaysia 01/53/162/MISC/PSIA/AM13/G30/IC The applicant had applied for recognition for Russia, Pakistan, Korea, European Union, Brazil, Argentina and Ukraine. They have now curtailed their request to Malaysia. They had purchased the equipment from M/s GeoChem Far East Pte. Ltd., Singapore who had been delisted. The Committee, in the IMC meeting held on 3/9/2013 decided that the above equipment cannot be allowed for conducting an inspection of preshipment. The applicant has now purchased new equipment. Countries / regions for which recognition has been sought: (i) Malaysia The applicant has submitted the requisite application fee. Address, telephone number & email have been provided by the applicant. They have manpower of 4 at Malaysia. The applicant has the following equipment Handheld Survey Meter – 1 no. Serial number – 49848 Portable Spectrometer – 1 no. Serial number – 50012 AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. Decision of the IMC
mber – 49848 Portable Spectrometer – 1 no. Serial number – 50012 AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. Decision of the IMC The application was found to be in order and AERB had found that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The Committee decided to recognise M/s GeoChem Inspection (Malaysia) SDN BHD, Malaysia as PSIA for Malaysia. Sl. No. 3 Case No. 37 M/s Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 01/53/8/504/PSIA/AM13/B33/IC The case was deferred in the IMC meeting held on 10/7/2013 as the energy range of the Handheld Survey Meter was not within the
requisite range. The case was also deferred in the IMC meeting held on 3/9/2013 for want of above clarifications and as they did not have office in Sri Lanka & Bangladesh, for which they had sought recognition. (i) India (ii) Sri Lanka (iii) Bangladesh AERB has informed vide email dated 10/1/2014 that while the Portable Spectrometer is OK, the response time of Survey Meter is very high, not acceptable and the useable energy range should start from 60 keV. Decision of the IMC The Committee decided to inform the applicant about the deficiencies raised by AERB. The request of M/s A Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for recognition as PSIA was deferred. Sl. No. 4 Case No. 38 M/s Global Mines and Minerals FZE, UAE 01/53/171/86/PSIA/AM13/G48/IC
ERB. The request of M/s A Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for recognition as PSIA was deferred. Sl. No. 4 Case No. 38 M/s Global Mines and Minerals FZE, UAE 01/53/171/86/PSIA/AM13/G48/IC The applicant was approved as PSIA for UAE in the IMC meeting held on 10/7/2013 subject to address verification. An email was sent to the Consulate General of India at Dubai. A reply dated 6/1/2014 has been received stating that they had visited their office and nothing adverse has come to the notice of the Consulate. Decision of the IMC In view of confirmation of address as well as report from Indian Consulate at Dubai that nothing adverse has come to their notice, the Committee decided to recognise M/s Global Mines and Minerals FZE, UAE as PSIA for UAE. Sl. No. 5 Case No. 39 M/s Qtech Control Ltd., UK 01/53/8/159/PSIA/AM14/Q3/IC (i) UK, (ii) Switzerland, (iii) Holland, (iv) Belgium (v) Croatia,(vi) Finland, (vii) Sweden, (viii) Estonia & (ix) Germany
ech Control Ltd., UK 01/53/8/159/PSIA/AM14/Q3/IC (i) UK, (ii) Switzerland, (iii) Holland, (iv) Belgium (v) Croatia,(vi) Finland, (vii) Sweden, (viii) Estonia & (ix) Germany
AERB has informed vide email dated 10/1/2014 that while the Portable Spectrometer is OK, the response time of Survey Meter is very high and is not acceptable. Decision of the IMC The Committee decided to inform the applicant about the deficiencies raised by AERB. The request of M/s Qtech Control Ltd., UK for recognition as PSIA was deferred. Sl. No. 6 Case No. 39 M/s Cotecna Inspection India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 01/53/171/45/PSIA/AM14/C8/IC The case was considered in the IMC meeting held on 3/9/2013 and the applicant was approved as PSIA for one country as they had 2 Handheld Survey Meters and 1 Portable Spectrometer. They were required to indicate the specific country because they had applied for 38 countries. The applicant vide email dated 23/9/2013 has requested to be recognised as PSIA for India. DGFT is not recognising any PSIA for India at present (as decided in the case of M/s Gattini & Co., Mumbai). The applicant has requested vide e mail dated 8/11/2013 to be recognised as PSIA for Singapore & Malaysia. (i) Singapore (ii) Malaysia The applicant has submitted the requisite application fee. Address, telephone number & email have been provided for Singapore only. They have manpower of 1 at Singapore. Handheld Survey Meter – 2 nos. Serial number – 30371 & 30394
lication fee. Address, telephone number & email have been provided for Singapore only. They have manpower of 1 at Singapore. Handheld Survey Meter – 2 nos. Serial number – 30371 & 30394 Portable Spectrometer – 1 no. Serial number – 2000053
AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. Decision of the IMC The application was found to be in order and AERB had found that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. Since, the applicant has one Portable Spectrometer and has given the complete address for Singapore only, the Committee decided to recognise M/s Cotecna Inspection India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as PSIA for Singapore. Sl. No. 7 Case No. 42 M/s Global Consortium for Inter Border Trade Inspection & Certification Ltd., London. 01/53/162/171/PSIA/AM14/G9/IC The applicant has been approved as PSIA in the IMC meeting held on 3/9/2013 for UK, North America, South Africa, UAE & Singapore. The P.N. has been issued on 26/11/2013. The applicant wants to be recognised for EU instead of UK. Decision of the IMC The Committee decided to ask the applicant to inform in which EU countries they have a presence and for which countries they want to be recognised as PSIA. Sl. No. 8 Case No. 44 M/s Al Khalidiah Metal TR. CO. LLC, UAE 01/53/162/88/PSIA/AM14/A8/IC The case of the applicant was considered in the IMC meetings held on 10/7/2013 & 3/9/2013 and it was decided that the applicant may be advised to purchase separate Handheld Survey Meter.
14/A8/IC The case of the applicant was considered in the IMC meetings held on 10/7/2013 & 3/9/2013 and it was decided that the applicant may be advised to purchase separate Handheld Survey Meter. (i) Tanzania, (ii) Mexico, (iii) Namibia, (iv) Thailand, (v) Gabon & (vi) Congo The applicant has submitted the requisite application fee. Address, telephone number & email have been provided for all countries. They have manpower of 1 at each station. Handheld Survey Meter – 6 nos. Serial number – 3510744, 3510765, 3510774, 3510776, 3510779, 3510780 Portable Spectrometer – 6 nos.
Serial number – 154001015 AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. Decision of the IMC The application was found to be in order and AERB had found that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The Committee decided to recognise M/s Al Khalidiah Metal TR. CO. LLC, UAE as PSIA for (i) Tanzania, (ii) Mexico, (iii) Namibia, (iv) Thailand, (v) Gabon and (vi) Congo. Sl. No. 9 Case No. 48 M/s Baltic Inspection Centre, Latvija 01/53/162/328/PSIA/AM14/B1/IC (i) Latvija The applicant has submitted the requisite application fee. Address, telephone number & email have been provided for Latvija. They have manpower of 12 at Latvija. Handheld Survey Meter – 2 nos. Serial number – 0137 & 30578 Portable Spectrometer – 1 no. Serial number – 008949
en provided for Latvija. They have manpower of 12 at Latvija. Handheld Survey Meter – 2 nos. Serial number – 0137 & 30578 Portable Spectrometer – 1 no. Serial number – 008949 AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. Decision of the IMC The application was found to be in order and AERB had found that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The Committee decided to recognise M/s Baltic Inspection Centre, Latvija as PSIA for Latvija. Sl. No. 10
Case No. 49 M/s Ravi Energie INC, USA 01/53/171/183/PSIA/AM14/R1/IC The applicant is notified as PSIA for South Korea, North America, UAE, EU & Brazil. Their case was considered in the IMC held on 3/9/2013 and the Committee decided to seek details of Handheld Survey Meter from the applicant. The applicant has submitted details of Handheld Survey Meter. (i) Mauritius & Madagascar (ii) South Africa (iii) Kenya (iv) Israel, Jordon & Lebanon (v) Australia & New Zealand AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that while the Survey Meter is OK; for Portable Spectrometer, the column ‘Provision of self calibration’ should be ‘Yes’. Clarification may be sought from the party. Decision of the IMC The Committee decided to inform the applicant about the deficiencies raised by AERB. The request of M/s Ravi Energie INC, USA for recognition as PSIA was deferred. Sl. No. 11 Case No. 51 M/s Gattini & Co., Mumbai
ecided to inform the applicant about the deficiencies raised by AERB. The request of M/s Ravi Energie INC, USA for recognition as PSIA was deferred. Sl. No. 11 Case No. 51 M/s Gattini & Co., Mumbai 01/53/162/138/PSIA/AM13/G6/IC The applicant has been recognised as PSIA for UAE vide Public Notice No. 34 dated 29/10/2013. Vide email dated 30/10/2013, they have requested to indicate their head office at Mumbai in the Public Notice. Decision of the IMC The Committee decided that as requested by Ms Gattini & Co., Mumbai, their Mumbai head office address may be shown in the Public Notice. Sl. No. 12
Case No. 52 M/s A/S Baltic Control Ltd., Aarhus, Denmark 01/53/162/438/PSIA/AM13/B13/IC The applicant is notified as PSIA for EU, Russia & Brazil. (i) Canada It was brought to the notice of the Committee that the IMC in its meeting held on 12.4.2013 had decided that addition of new territories shall not be allowed in future and if a PSIA wishes to enlist new territory, they may file a new application in Appendix 5 along with prescribed documents and application fee. The applicant has not submitted the requisite application fee and Appendix 5. AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. Decision of the IMC The Committee decided to defer the case for want of application in Appendix 5 along with application fee. Case No. 13 Case No. 53 M/s Headway Inspection Services Ltd., Dubai 01/53/171/1306/PSIA/AM14/H1/IC
ttee decided to defer the case for want of application in Appendix 5 along with application fee. Case No. 13 Case No. 53 M/s Headway Inspection Services Ltd., Dubai 01/53/171/1306/PSIA/AM14/H1/IC (i) Australia, (ii) Lebanon, (iii)Saudi Arabia, (iv)Jordon, (v)Bahrain, (vi) Angola, & (vii) Central America & Caribbean Islands The applicant has submitted the requisite application fee. Address, telephone number & email have been provided. They have manpower of 1 at each station. Handheld Survey Meter – 7 nos. Serial number – F 35/ 10754, 10761, 10762, 10763, 10767, 10781, 10786 Portable Spectrometer – 7 nos. Serial number – 200042, 200054, 200059, 200060, 200061, 200062, 200065
AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. Decision of the IMC The application was found to be in order and AERB had found that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The Committee decided to recognise M/s Headway Inspection Services Ltd., Dubai as PSIA for 6 territories i.e. (i) Australia, (ii) Lebanon, (iii) Saudi Arabia, (iv) Jordon, (v) Bahrain & (vi) Angola. For the request of PSIA to be nominated for Central America & Caribbean Islands, it was decided that they may indicate specific country. Sl. No. 14 Case No. 54 M/s CWM Survey & Inspection, Netherlands 01/53/171/337/PSIA/AM14/C13/IC The applicant is notified as PSIA for EU. (i) USA
dicate specific country. Sl. No. 14 Case No. 54 M/s CWM Survey & Inspection, Netherlands 01/53/171/337/PSIA/AM14/C13/IC The applicant is notified as PSIA for EU. (i) USA AERB has informed vide email dated 10/1/2014 that data should be explicitly given for Radiation Survey Meters and the Portable Spectrometer with the applicant is used for elemental analysis and not for radioisotope identifying/spectrometry. Decision of the IMC The Committee decided to inform the applicant about the deficiencies raised by AERB. The request of M/s CWM Survey & Inspection, Netherlands for recognition as PSIA was deferred. Sl. No. 15 Case No. 55 M/s Asia Inspection Agency Company Ltd., Thailand 01/53/171/335/PSIA/AM14/A9/IC (i) Thailand/Vietnam as one territory (ii) Saudi Arabia
(iii) Angola The applicant has submitted the requisite application fee. Address, telephone number & email have been provided. They have manpower of 1 at each station. Handheld Survey Meter – 10 nos. Serial number – 5055288406803, 5055288406810, 5055288406827, 5055288406834, 5055288406841, 5055288406858, 5055288406865, 5055288406872, 5055288406889, & 5055288406896 Portable Spectrometer – 3 nos. Serial number – 200075, 200076 & 200077 AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The serial numbers of Survey Meters were the same as mentioned by M/s Tubby Impex Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai in the AERB format, however, it has now been
at both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The serial numbers of Survey Meters were the same as mentioned by M/s Tubby Impex Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai in the AERB format, however, it has now been confirmed that the mistake was committed by M/s Tubby Impex Pvt. Ltd. Decision of the IMC The application was found to be in order and AERB had found that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The Committee decided to recognise M/s Asia Inspection Agency Company Ltd., Thailand as PSIA for (i) Thailand/Vietnam as one territory, (ii) Saudi Arabia and (iii) Angola. Sl No. 16 Case No. 56 M/s Tubby Impex Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 01/53/8/425/PSIA/AM14/T11/IC (i) South America with head office at Brazil (ii) Russia (iii) Namibia
The applicant has submitted the requisite application fee. Address, telephone number & email have been provided. They have manpower of 1 at each station. Radiation Detector / Dosimeter – 10 nos. Serial number – 5055287848758, 5055287844453, 5055287844781, 5055287844897, 5055287844323, 5055287845122, 5055287845238, 5055287845634, 5055288403581, 5055288403789 Radiation Spectrometer – 3 nos. Serial number – 200100, 200101 & 200102 Response time – 4 seconds AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The serial numbers of Survey Meters were the same as mentioned by M/s Asia Inspection Agency Company Ltd., Thailand in the AERB format. However, it
both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The serial numbers of Survey Meters were the same as mentioned by M/s Asia Inspection Agency Company Ltd., Thailand in the AERB format. However, it has now been confirmed that the wrong serial numbers were mentioned by mistake by M/s Tubby Impex Pvt. Ltd and they have sent a revised AERB format with correct serial numbers. Decision of the IMC The application was found to be in order and AERB had found that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The Committee decided to recognise M/s Tubby Impex Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as PSIA for (i) South America with head office at Brazil, (ii) Russia and (iii) Namibia. Sl. No. 17 Case No. 57 M/s Olivine Commercial Pte. Ltd., Singapore 01/53/8/427/PSIA/AM14/O1/IC (i) Singapore The applicant has submitted the requisite application fee. Address, telephone number & email have been provided. They have manpower of 5 at Singapore. Handheld Survey Meter – 1 no. Serial number – 49857 Portable GammaRay Spectrometer – 1 no.
e number & email have been provided. They have manpower of 5 at Singapore. Handheld Survey Meter – 1 no. Serial number – 49857 Portable GammaRay Spectrometer – 1 no.
Serial number – 50017 AERB vide email dated 10/1/2014 has informed that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK Decision of the IMC The application was found to be in order and AERB had found that both Survey Meter and Portable Spectrometer are OK. The Committee decided to recognise M/s Olivine Commercial Pte. Ltd., Singapore as PSIA for Singapore. Sl. No. 18 Case No. 58 M/s.Worldwide Logistic, Survey and Inspection Group and Affiliates, New Delhi 01/53/162/776/PSIA/AM13/W11/IC The applicant was recognised as PSIA for 9 countries/regions vide P.N. No. 52 dated 28/3/2013 for a period of 6 months as an investigation was being conducted by the Customs. Their recognition has ended on 30/9/2013. A report has been sought from Customs, Kandla. Decision of the IMC The IMC noted that a complaint was received against the applicant and a report was sought from Kandla, Custom. Therefore, the IMC decided that the matter may be considered on receipt of report from Commissioner of Customs, Kandla. Their recognition may not be extended beyond 30/9/2013 till receipt of report from Customs, Kandla. Part II –Location of PSIA not found, show cause notice isued Sl. No. 19 Case No. 9 M/s . Sandeep Garg & Company SARL, Mali 01/53/162/165/PSIA/AM13/S50/IC
receipt of report from Customs, Kandla. Part II –Location of PSIA not found, show cause notice isued Sl. No. 19 Case No. 9 M/s . Sandeep Garg & Company SARL, Mali 01/53/162/165/PSIA/AM13/S50/IC The applicant was approved as PSIA for 13 countries vide P.N. No. 27 dated 19/10/2013. During verification of their address at Sierra Leon, one of the country for which they had been recognised, it was found that they were not physically present at the given address. A show cause notice was issued to the firm on 12/7/2013 and the issue is under consideration. Decision of the IMC The IMC noted that a Show Cause notice has been issued to the firm since their address could not be confirmed by Consulate of India at Sierra Leon. As such the case was deferred. Part III –Submission of purchase invoice/challan Sl. No. 20 to 27
Case No. 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 19, 21, 22
M/s SGNCO (UK) Ltd., London, M/s. Sandeep Garg & Co. Houston, M/s. Sandeep Garg & Co, Canada, M/s.Valueguru Chartered Engineers and Valuers Pvt. Ltd., Tamilnadu, M/s.Sandeep Garg & Co, Gurgaon, M/s. ELBI Consultancy (India) Pvt. Ltd., South Africa, M/s.National Marine Consultant Inc., USA. The applicants were asked to submit invoices in support of the equipment held by them. They have informed that they have replaced / destroyed their original equipment and purchased new equipment. Decision of the IMC The IMC noted that the applicants have not given any documents in respect of their earlier equipment, which they have claimed to have been replaced / destroyed. The Committee decided that documents in support of their contention may be called for.
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