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Export curbs eased on some grains, edible oil |
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23/08/2008 |
| Export restrictions on several categories of edible oil, seed-quality maize and non-Basmati rice for sowing has been partially relaxed, a notification issued by the Directorate-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said.
A ban on the export of these commodities was imposed earlier this year to ensure adequate supplies at home.
Exports of castor oil, as well as oil derived from niger seed, neem seed, mango kernel, shellac and sal fat would be allowed. Increased exports of coconut oil from the Cochin Port have also been allowed.
Deemed exports of edible oil to 100 per cent export-oriented units (EOUs) have also been allowed with the condition that the final product is non-edible.
"Export packets will be labelled as seeds treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes", the notification explains.
Rice exporters said the relaxation would not benefit them as they exported only edible grade varieties.
The Agriculture Minister, Mr Sharad Pawar, has stressed that the ban on non-Basmati rice exports suitable for consumption will remain at least until November, by which time the Union government would have a clear picture of the kharif (summer-sown) crop. |
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