Directorate General of Foreign Trade updates handbook rules for digital export dispute tracking

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Public Notice 38/2026-27, introducing changes to Paragraph 8.04(iii) of the Handbook of Procedures 2023. Under this update, exporters are legally required to submit regular digital status updates for any pending quality complaints and trade disputes. Entities must maintain these online disclosures continuously until the relevant authority completely disposes of the dispute.

Regulatory monitoring of international trade ensures quality standards and preserves the country's export reputation. Digital compliance frameworks allow authorities to track grievance resolution efficiently across global markets. Earlier guidelines lacked mandatory regular online status updates, whereas the new framework enforces continuous electronic tracking until formal case closure. Exporters must establish internal compliance desks to monitor quality complaints and log periodic online status reports.

Tax advisors and trade consultants should notify manufacturing and export clients about this mandatory digital filing requirement. Bottom line: Stay compliant with electronic reporting rules to protect your export credentials and prevent trade license suspensions.