Amendment Extending Grace Period for Pasta and Vermicelli Imports

The Ministry of Economy and Trade extends the grace period for importing pasta, vermicelli, and similar products (HS codes 19021110-19021910) by two months from April 27, 2022. This amends the previous commodity supply regulation Decision No. 340 of 2021.

This is a minor technical extension for food importers in the pasta/noodle category. Companies importing these specific products receive additional breathing room to comply with whatever regulatory requirements were established in the original 2021 decision. The short two-month extension suggests either ongoing supply chain challenges or administrative delays in implementation. Foreign food suppliers and FMCG distributors should monitor whether further extensions follow, as the brief timeline indicates potential systemic compliance or enforcement issues.