Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 12/M-DAG/PER/4/2008 concerning provisions on the import and export of rice.

This Regulation provides for the control on the import and export of rice.
The Regulation stipulates that rice may be imported only in certain cases as follows: for the purpose of price stabilization, tackling of emergencies and food vulnerability; for certain requirements such as health/dietary purposes, special consumption and procurement of seeds not supplied by domestic sources; and as a donation. The import of rice for price stabilization or tackling of emergencies may be imported only in the month before the grand harvest and only by BULOG Public Company, which has received approval from the Minister. The import of rice for certain requirements may be imported only by importers who receive import approval from the Director General on behalf of the Minister. Procedures and requirements for obtaining an import approval are set out in the text. The import of rice originating from donations may be performed only by social institutions/organizations or government agencies. Only the rice specified in the Attachments may be imported.
The Regulation further stipulates that the export of rice may be performed only if domestic supply of rice has exceeded the requirements set out in the Attachment.
In addition, the regulation provides for: verification or technical tracing of rice import and export; reporting on the performance of rice import; sanctions; etc.