​Govt notifies method for IMC nod for atta export; maida, rava exports condition-free

The government on Monday notified the procedure to submit requests for seeking the approval of the inter-ministerial committee (IMC) to export wheat flour (atta) as per which the exporters would have to submit the purchase order or copy of the invoice along with documentary evidence in case the firm is ISO 22000 compliant.

“The export of maida, semolina (rava, sirgi), however remains free without any condition,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a trade notice.

As per the notice, for getting the required NOC from IMC for atta exports, exporters will be required to submit their request in ANF 2N application form (meant for export licence for restricted items) only through the online module of DGFT along with a processing fee of Rs 1,000.


The IMC will consider the applications in its weekly meetings every Thursday.

“In addition, export of all shipments approved by IMC shall be allowed subject to issuance of Quality Certificate by Export Inspection Council,” the DGFT said, adding that the quality certificate will be mandatory for export of atta and would have to be produced before the custom authorities for export clearance.

The approval of IMC for export of wheat flour will be valid for three months only.