APEDA releases SOP on rice export to China, orders for immediate compliance
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority issued a new SOP for rice exports to China from June 9 after Chinese authorities rejected Indian non-basmati shipments over alleged GMO contamination, aiming to protect exports amid weakening demand in African markets.
APEDA has issued a new SOP for rice exports following China’s rejection of non-basmati consignments over alleged GMO (genetically modified organisms) contamination. It has begun to enforce the new procedures from Tuesday (June 9). Keen to protect its footprint in a lucrative neighbouring market that shows strong demand for Indian broken rice, the trade body is acting to cushion the sector against falling export volumes in parts of Africa.
In a notice on June 8, APEDA general manager Vinita Sudhanshu said that in order to ensure compliance with the sanitary and phytosanitary requirements for the export of rice to China, a procedure has been developed for the guidance of exporters and other stakeholders.
“The procedure shall come into effect for all RCAC applications received by APEDA from June 9 onwards and shall be applicable to all rice consignments intended for export to China,” she said asking exporters to ensure compliance with the prescribed requirements.
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Source : The Hindu Businessline
