About Export Inspection Council:
- It was set up by the Government of India under Section 3 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963.
- It ensures sound development of export trade of India through quality control and inspection and matters connected therewith.
- It is the official export –certification body of India which ensures quality and safety of products exported from India.
- It is headed by a Chairman. The Executive Head of the Council is the Director of Inspection & Quality Control who is responsible for day to day functioning of the Council.
- Function:
- It ensures that products notified under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act 1963 are meeting the requirements of the importing countries in respect of their quality and safety.
- It provides mandatory certification for various Food items namely fish & fishery products, dairy products, honey, egg products, meat and meat products, poultry meat products, animal casing, Gelatine, Ossein and crushed bones.
- The Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs) are located at Mumbai, Kolkata, Kochi, Delhi and Chennai with a network of 30 sub offices backed by the state of art, NABL accredited laboratories at various places.
- Headquarter: Delhi
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
