Public Notice No. 47/2025-26, Dated 11-02-2026
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a public notice amending Para 4.73(19) of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, with immediate effect.
1. Substitution of Laboratory Name at Serial No. 19
The amendment substitutes the name of the authorised diamond grading laboratory listed at Serial No. 19 under Para 4.73(19) of HBP 2023 as follows:
- Earlier Name – GIA Laboratory, DMCC, Dubai, UAE
- Revised Name – GIA Laboratory, FZCO, Dubai, UAE
The change is limited to the corporate suffix of the laboratory entity.
2. Effect of the Amendment
Pursuant to the amendment:
- All references under Para 4.73(19) of HBP 2023
- Shall now reflect the suffix ‘FZCO’ in place of ‘DMCC’
No other modification has been made to the eligibility or recognition status of the laboratory.
2.1 Effective Date
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The amendment is effective immediately from the date of issuance of the public notice.
3. Key Takeaway
DGFT has updated the corporate designation of the authorised GIA laboratory under HBP 2023 to reflect its revised legal suffix, ensuring consistency in official references and trade documentation.
