Government Designates New Ports for Livestock Products Import
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has issued a notification amending the Schedule of the Livestock Importation Act, 1898, to designate three new locations—one international airport and two Inland Container Depots (ICDs)—as authorized entry points for specific livestock products.
India Imposes Stricter Health and Quarantine Rules for Horse Imports
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has issued a notification, effective October 7, 2025, regulating the import of horses and other equidae into India. This new order, which supersedes the previous 2012 regulations, mandates rigorous health, testing, and quarantine measures to safeguard the country’s livestock from infectious and contagious diseases.
India Bans All Imports from Pakistan Citing National Security
The Indian government has announced an immediate ban on the import of all goods originating from or exported by Pakistan. The notification explicitly prohibits both direct and indirect import, as well as the transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, regardless of whether those goods were previously freely importable or otherwise permitted.
The Live-stock and Live-stock Products (Importation and Exportation) Bills, 2023
The Ministry has invited comments or suggestions on this bill from all stakeholders or importers or exporters. These shall be sent to the department only by email at gagan.garg@nic.in with copy to gn.singh13@nic.in. The comments or suggestions if any shall be forwarded by 17th June, 2023.