India which is the largest producer and consumer of milk has extended the ban on import of milk products from China for 4 months.
a. Japan
b. Nepal
c. Thailand
d. China
- The ban would continue till 23rd April 2019 as per the notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce.
Details:
- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), an arm of the commerce ministry which deals with the norms related to exports and imports of the country in a statement has said that:
- "Prohibition on import of milk, milk products (including chocolates, chocolate products, candies, confectionary food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient) from China is extended for a further period of four months, i.e. till April 23, 2019, or until further orders".
Why the Ban?
- The ban was primarily imposed due to the concerns about the presence of melamine in some of the milk consignments from China.
- Melamine is a toxic non-edible chemical used for making plastics and fertilisers.
- Even though India does not import milk products from China, the ban is imposed as a preventive measure.
Question:
Q. India has extended the ban on import of milk products from which country for 4 months?a. Japan
b. Nepal
c. Thailand
d. China
