India extends ban on Chinese milk imports

DBR Staff Writer Published 28 December 2011

The Indian foreign trade office has extended ban on import of milk and products from China for another six months.

Milk and milk products from China have been prohibited since September 2008 and the ban was in effect till 24 December, reported The Economic Times.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification that prohibition on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionery/ food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient) from China is further extended till 24 June.2012 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Though the DGFT has not cited any reason for the ban, it is understood it was over fears of Chinese milk containing melamine, a deadly chemical, a source said. The DGFT has not revealed the details of the reason for the extended ban.

Source: http://www.drinks-business-review.com/news/india-extends-ban-on-chinese-milk-imports-281211

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