India refuses genetic modification imports and shields dairy sector in trade pacts
India maintains a strict ban on importing genetically modified items and will continue this policy in the future. Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated at Kirori Mal College that the domestic dairy sector remains highly sensitive and has never received import duty concessions under any trade agreements.
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For professionals: Advise agricultural and dairy clients that India maintains a complete ban on the import of genetically modified goods. · Inform clients that the government has not granted any import duty reductions or concessions for the dairy sector in bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements. · Monitor developments as industry participants, dairy cooperatives, and agricultural exporters track ongoing trade agreement negotiations.
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