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05-08-2011 |
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Govt Prohibits US-Bound Air Passengers From Carrying Rice |
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New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) The government today prohibited air passengers traveling to the US from carrying rice in their baggage following the new phytosanitary regulations issued by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
"All air passengers traveling to USA should not carry rice in their baggage. The prohibition would also be applicable in dispatch of rice through other means such as courier or mail," Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) said in a notification.
Agriculture Ministry has informed that the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA � APHIS) has notified new phytosanitary regulations for the entry of rice from countries, including India where Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is known to occur, the notification said.
These regulations prohibit non-commercial rice consignment, including passenger baggage and mail with effect from 30th July, 2011, it added.
Source : news.in.msn.com
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