India has extended the export ban on onion till further orders, the government said. Earlier, onion exports were prohibited till March 31 this year.
A joint statement issued at the end of the day emphasized the importance of strengthening economic linkages, especially through private sector engagement, to foster sustainable economic connectivity and nurture economic partnerships between India and Bhutan. This initiative seeks to bring the people of both countries closer and promote mutually beneficial economic cooperation.
The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Many states in India recently received GI tags for their contribution to textile, agricultural products and even food items. Also known as Geographical Indication, these tags assign a special status or a certification of a product hailing from a particular place and give them the right to produce them in large quantities and expand the market to receive profits.