Govt steps in to check illegal jute imports
The Dollar Business Bureau To ensure transparent and fair trade in jute products across Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Nepal borders, the Ministry of Textiles has introduced a new guideline for the registration of importers. Under the new guideline, all traders and importers are required to register with the Office of Jute Commissioner. They will also need to file a monthly report on the imported jute products within four working days of the end of the month. If the reports are not filed within the given timeframe, the registration of the importers will be cancelled without any notification. As per the Packaging and Labeling Act, any food coming into the Indian market has to be packed. The new provision is aimed at ensuring transparency in ...
