National: Govt bans exports of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
The government on Wednesday banned exports of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to boost its availability in the domestic market amid coronavirus pandemic.
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday banned exports of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to boost its availability in the domestic market amid coronavirus pandemic.
Export of alcohol based sanitizers has been prohibited by Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry pic.twitter.com/ZbyAbNMAqw
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"Alcohol based hand sanitizers are prohibited for exports," directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
Sanitisers are used as disinfectant to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. (PTI)
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