Ministry of Commerce and Industry launches common digital platform for issuance of electronic Certificates of Origin

In New Delhi, the Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched the common digital platform for the issuance of electronic Certificates of Origin (CoO). This platform will be a single access point for all exporters, for all FTAs/PTAs and for all agencies concerned. The Certificate of Origin (CoO) will be issued electronically if agreed to by the partner countries. The authorities of partner countries will be able to verify the authenticity of certificates from the website. The new platform reduces transaction costs and time for exporters.