Public Notice on Permissible Wastages and SIONS w.r.t. Jewellery Export kept in Abeyance till 15th Sept,

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a public notice stating that the guidelines on permissible wastages and Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) concerning jewelry export will be kept in abeyance until September 15, 2024. This temporary suspension is intended to provide clarity and address concerns raised by the jewelry industry regarding the existing norms. The DGFT’s decision allows stakeholders additional time to comply with or challenge the guidelines, ensuring that any revisions are made with adequate industry input. This notice is part of ongoing efforts to streamline export procedures and address industry-specific issues.