The Hindu Business Line : Ban on milk products from China

New Delhi, Sept. 25 The Centre has banned the import of dairy products (including milk and milk products) from China with immediate effect for the next three months.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued a notification prohibiting Chinese dairy products in the wake of reported deaths and hospitalisation of infants from milk tainted with the chemical melamine.

Other countries including South Korea, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Japan, and Taiwan amongst many other have banned the import of Chinese dairy products or foods containing the same. Others are also checking contents in popular biscuit brands for example that may contain Chinese milk products.

British supermarket chain, Tesco reportedly took Chinese-made White Rabbit Creamy Candies off shelves.

Melamine found

Melamine, used for making plastics and fertiliser, was found in infant milk and other dairy products of several Chinese firms.

The dangerous chemical can cause kidney stones as well as failure of the organ.

Dairy exports

China exported dairy products worth $359 million last year.

The ban on milk and milk products comes two days after the Government slapped a similar prohibition on poultry and meat products from Avian Influenza-affected countries.

While India does not import milk products from China, the ban is being seen as a preventive measure.

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