NEW DELHI , India ( CNN ) -- India Friday announced it has banned import of Chinese toys for six months . The move was announced by India 's Directorate General of Foreign Trade of the Commerce Ministry . The ministry notification gave no reason for the six-month ban effective immediately . In 2007 , there were recalls in the United States of Chinese-made toys over concerns of excessive amount of lead paint . Also that year , China suspended export of a bead toy that was contaminated with a `` date rape '' drug , Chinese media reported . Some children who swallowed the beads vomited and lost consciousness .
India says it has banned imports of Chinese products for six months . No reason given for embargo . Move ##s 2007 recalls in the U.S. on Chinese products .