It pertains to the validity of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for imported alcoholic beverages, specifically those bottled at origin and in bulk, containing over 10% alcohol and lacking an expiry date. The FSSAI has decided that for such consignments, the NOC issued under the FSS (Import) Regulations, 2017, will now be valid for 365 days. If consignments remain in the port’s Customs area beyond this 365 day period, a visual inspection can be conducted upon payment of a fee for re-validation of the NOC.