New Delhi: India has extended its ban on import of milk and other diary products from China for another six months.The items prohibited for import into India from the neighbouring country would include chocolate and chocolate products, candies, confectioneries, and food preparations with milk as an ingredient.
The ban was notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in the Commerce Ministry. Imports of milk and milk products from China have been prohibited since September, 2008.
Though, the DGFT has not cited any reason for the ban. However, it is understood it was over fears of Chinese milk containing melamine which is a deadly chemical, sources said.
The ban was notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in the Commerce Ministry. Imports of milk and milk products from China have been prohibited since September, 2008.
Though, the DGFT has not cited any reason for the ban. However, it is understood it was over fears of Chinese milk containing melamine which is a deadly chemical, sources said.
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