India Extends Edible Oil Export Ban to September 2011; Exemptions Unchanged, Limited Exports Allowed in Small Packs

The Central Government of India has amended previous notifications concerning the export of edible oils, effective immediately. The ban on edible oil exports, initially set to last until September 30, 2010, is now extended to September 30, 2011. However, exemptions granted in previous notifications remain unaffected. The export of edible oils is permitted in branded consumer packs of up to 5 kg, with a total limit of 10,000 tons from November 1, 2009, to October 31, 2010, through Customs EDI Ports. This amendment is issued in the public interest by the Director General of Foreign Trade.

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