TIOL-DDT 1253 · Tuesday, 8 December 2009 · story 2 of 5

Foreign Trade policy - Organic Wheat allowed to be Exported

THE ban on export of wheat is not applicable to export of organic wheat, subject to the following conditions.

(i) Export of organic wheat duly certified by APEDA shall be permitted subject to a limit of 5,000 MT per annum;

(ii) Export allowed is also subject to registration of contracts with APEDA, New Delhi prior to shipment;

(iii) Exports shall be allowed only from Customs EDI Ports.

The quantity of organic wheat to be exported shall be monitored on a monthly basis both by the Customs Department as well as by DGCI&S, through monthly reports to be sent to the Department of Commerce / DGFT, as well as to the Department of Food & Public Distribution.

DGFT NOTIFICATION NO. 19/2009-2014, Dated: December 7, 2009