GENERAL19 Sept 2026
CWC chief flags ‘malpractices’ in phytosanitary certification, pitches integrated logistics to boost agri-exports
The Central Warehousing Corporation's managing director, Santosh Sinha, has flagged malpractices in phytosanitary certification, the plant-health clearance needed at ports. He gave no examples or names. Speaking in Chennai, he said CWC wants to move beyond warehousing into full export logistics for farm goods, to cut rejections like Indian rice at Chinese ports or mangoes in Japan. CWC stores 50-60 lakh tonnes of foodgrains.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Santosh Sinha, managing director of Central Warehousing Corporation, raised concerns about malpractices in phytosanitary certification at ports but did not name any port, agency or official.
- He said CWC wants to expand beyond conventional warehousing into integrated logistics for agricultural exports, using its technical expertise to help reduce rejections.
- He cited the rejection of Indian rice at Chinese ports and the rejection of mango exports by Japan as examples of problems exporters can face in destination markets.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you export farm goods, check your phytosanitary certification and your buyer's import rules carefully before each shipment, and keep records of the clearance you received at the port.
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