As per a notification issued by DGFT on Wednesday, the updated exemption list now includes European Union (EU) countries, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. The textiles imported from these countries aren't subject to testing for the presence of azo dyes. China was previously part of this list.
Despite the potential setbacks for Indian importers, industry insiders see the move as a positive health initiative. It is important to note that India imports significant quantities of yarn, fibre, fabric, and garments from China.
In 2022, India imported fabric worth $1,083.090 million, fibre valued at $254.159 million, yarn costing $1,359.584 million, and apparel worth $350.238 million from China, as per data obtained from Fibre2Fashion's market insight tool TexPro.
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