According to a notification issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the export policy on de-oiled rice bran has been amended from “free” to “prohibited” till November 30.
India is a major exporter of the commodity and on an annual basis, more than 10 lakh tonnes of de-oiled rice bran is exported by India.
It is useful for preventing diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.
–IANS
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