Four months after imposing restrictions on Indian exports of sesame seeds and groundnut, Russia has decided to lift the ban. This follows after the Indian government's assurances on quality on these commodities.
According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the restrictions had been lifted with the condition that sesame seeds and groundnut exported should carry the quality and safety certification issued by the Delhi-based Sri Ram Institute for Industrial Research or any other agency as may be notified from time to time.
Russia had slapped curbs on Indian exports some months ago. ''This had already come into effect from September 17. However, fresh restrictions on export of these commodities could be imposed from January 15, 2008