Gujarat, particularly Ahmedabad and Sanand, is India's pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. With the 2026 EU-India FTA eliminating 11% duty on pharmaceutical exports, Gujarat-based companies can now compete more effectively in the European market of 450 million consumers.
Duty Elimination Impact
Pre-FTA (2025)
11% Duty
€2M export = €220K duty/month
Post-FTA (2026)
0% Duty
€2M export = €0 duty/month
Annual Savings: €2.64 million on €2M monthly exports
EMA Compliance: QP Batch Release
EU law requires every batch of medicinal products to be certified by a Qualified Person (QP) before release. This is mandatory under Annex 21 of EU GMP regulations.
Step 1: Batch Arrival
API or formulation arrives at Rotterdam warehouse. Batch documentation submitted to QP.
Step 2: Lab Testing
Samples tested in EU-accredited laboratory for identity, purity, and potency.
Step 3: QP Certification
EU-based Qualified Person reviews documentation and certifies batch release.
Step 4: Market Release
Certified batch released for distribution across EU marketplaces.
Gujarat Pharma Export Opportunities
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
- • Antibiotics and anti-infectives
- • Cardiovascular APIs
- • Central nervous system drugs
- • Export value: $4.5B+ annually
Finished Formulations
- • Generic medicines
- • Over-the-counter products
- • Ayurvedic formulations (with EFSA approval)
- • Export value: $2B+ annually
GMP Site Audits
EU-GMP standards require regular site audits. eufta.in assists with:
- Pre-inspection audits to identify compliance gaps
- Documentation preparation for regulatory inspections
- Remediation support for non-compliance issues
- Ongoing compliance monitoring
Rotterdam Advantage for Gujarat Pharma
24-Hour Access to EU Markets
Fastest distribution to Germany, France, UK from Rotterdam
QP Services On-Site
EU-based Qualified Person available in Rotterdam for batch release
Temperature-Controlled Storage
GDP-compliant cold chain facilities for sensitive APIs
Article 23 VAT Deferment
Eliminate 21% upfront VAT payment, improve cash flow
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