Export of betel leaves subject to registration with APEDA

The Commerce Ministry today said export of betel leaves to the European Union (EU) will be subject to registration with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

The move assumes significance as the EU had raised certain objections over the quality of the leaves.

"Export of betel leaves to EU is subject to registration with APEDA," Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.