India looks to tighten gelatine import norms

India has proposed new import rules for gelatine—a bovine and porcine-derived protein widely used to make food products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics—that would require every shipment to carry a veterinary health certificate.

- Dhirendra Kumar

The move would directly affect US exporters, who supply a large share of India's high-value gelatine needs, and comes amid the ongoing standoff between the two nations over tariffs and market access.

India has notified the World Trade Organization of the draft veterinary health certificate for gelatine imports. As per the draft, a copy of which has been reviewed by