According to unofficial reports, Pakistan is contemplating legal action against the Indian government for announcing Super Basmati rice as an Indian product.

Trading Corporation of Pakistan and Rice Export Association of Pakistan are likely to represent Pakistan in India to proceed with the case in an Indian court.

The European Union block of 27 countries recently imposed a condition for other countries that in order to exporting food items to EU, traders should need a registration based on GI.

Basmati rice is primarily cultivated in India and Pakistan. The Himalayan foothills are said to produce the best basmati. The Super Basmati, a premium variety from Pakistan and Dehradun from India, are the most prized of the basmati varieties.