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.