Export Inspection Council

Category: Economy / Trade / Quality Control

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • The Export Inspection Council (EIC) is the official export-certification body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • It was established under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963.
  • It advises the government on matters relating to quality control and pre-shipment inspection of exports.
  • EIC works through Export Inspection Agencies.
  • It helps ensure that specified export products meet prescribed quality and safety standards.
  • Prelims Focus: Ministry, 1963 Act and export quality certification.