Norms delayed for rice exports to European Union

India has deferred by six months the requirement of a certificate of inspection by export inspection agencies for exporting rice to European countries to January 1, 2023.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a notification issued on Thursday said export of rice (basmati and non-basmati) to European Union (EU) member states and other European countries with the exception of five countries, namely the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, will require certificate of inspection from EIA (export inspection agency), or EIC (Export Inspection Council) from January 1, 2023.