Ban on export of edible oils in branded consumer packs instituted, with transitional relief limited to consignments already at customs. The Central Government, under the Foreign Trade Act and Policy, withdraws prior authorization for exports of edible oils in branded consumer packs and imposes an immediate prohibition on such exports. Transitional arrangements under the Foreign Trade Policy are declared inapplicable, while a limited allowance is made for consignments already handed to customs by the stated cut off, to be processed under the Handbook of Procedure.