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ANIMAL QUARANTINE & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
ANIMAL QUARANTINE & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans.) Department- Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries,
Ministry- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Ans.) Six: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad.
Ans.) Please refer
http://www.aqcsindia.gov.in/
under Contacts.
Ans.) AQCS works on Single Day Decision Policy (SDDP).
Ans.) Advance AQCS NOC is issued for lifting of livestock by airlines after checking the advance copies of health documents.
Ans.) Please refer
Import Export of Livestock and Livestock Products
. The Notification No. S.O. 1495(E) and 1496(E) dated 10.06.2014 should be checked.
Ans.) Dog and cat.
Ans.) Please refer Custom circular 15/2013 and 25/2013.
Ans.) Advance DGFT license is required for the livestock not covered under Custom circular 15/2013 and 25/2013.
Ans.) Yes, please refer
Import Export of Livestock and Livestock Products
for the documents required. Advance NOC if not presented to the airlines, the pet will not be allowed to board the flight.
Ans.) Except for import of pets under baggage, all animals are quarantined. Pets under baggage can also be quarantined in case of doubt.
Ans.) Please submit the changed plan documents and a revised NOC will be issued provided the official health certificate from the country of origin is still valid as per changed plans. If the certificate is not valid then you need to get a new health certificate and submit the same for revised NOC.
Ans.) Pet animals can enter India through the ports of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad. After arrival owner needs to bring the animal(s) along with the original health documents to the Quarantine Station for clinical examination/quarantine observation. The animal(s) will be examined at the Quarantine Station for issuing a Provisional Quarantine Clearance Certificate.
Ans.) No, you cannot bring any animals (parrot, hamster, rabbit, fish, etc.) apart from dog and cat under baggage rule. For any other animals, you need to get a DGFT license for which you can apply at
http://dgft.gov.in.
Ans.) When going on a short trip, AQCS export health certificate should be taken. Pet when entering India will be treated as re-import. Please check the guidelines for re-import at
Import Export of Livestock and Livestock Products
.
Ans.) Please refer
Accommodation charges
.
Ans.) When taking a pet abroad from India, it is necessary to check the health conditions of importing country including testing, quarantine, etc. Owners should prepare documents as per those entry conditions. Micro-chipping is also advised for identification. AQCS, India will help complete the documents as per requirements. Please refer
Import Export of Livestock and Livestock Products
.
Ans.) This is a certificate issued by AQCS called as “CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH FOR EXPORT (PET ANIMALS)”.
Ans.) Normally issued on the same day. Pet owners are advised to confirm prior appointment (7 days) with the concerned officer of AQCS either by mail or phone before visiting the office.
Ans.) Please refer
Import Export of Livestock and Livestock Products
.
Ans.) SIP is not required for all products under AQCS. Please refer to Gazette Notification No. S.O. 2666 (E) Dated 16.10.2014 for more details.
Ans.) Testing time varies depending on the type of test, but results are usually communicated within 10 days.
Ans.) Please refer
Import Export of Livestock and Livestock Products
.
Ans.) A microchip is a small device for animal identification, inserted under the skin. It is widely used and does not affect animal health. These chips can be scanned by microchip scanners.
Ans.) Microchips can be implanted by any registered veterinary practitioner under his/her certification.
Ans.) The processing charges for an Advance NOC application for import of pets is Rs.1000 per application
NOTE! All Notifications, Rules, Orders and Procedures are subject to change any time. All decisions will be taken as per the applicable Notifications, Rules, Orders and Procedures at the time of actual filling of application.