Days after the All India Mask Manufacturers Association urged the Modi government to remove restrictions on exports of N-95 masks, the Center on Tuesday removed restrictions on the export of N-95 / FFP masks. 2, to promote outbound shipments of the item.
A notification issued by the General Directorate of Foreign Trade (DGFT) says: “The export policy of N-95 / FFP-2 masks or its equivalent of a restricted category to free is modified, making all types of masks freely exportable. “.
In August, a monthly export quota of 50 lakh for N-95 / FFP2 masks or its equivalent was set for the issuance of export licenses to eligible applicants.
Here are the DGFT notifications:
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The masks are used to control the spread of the new coronavirus pandemic.
Last month, the DGFT said that a monthly export quota of 50 lakh for N-95 / FFP2 masks or its equivalent has been set for the issuance of export licenses to eligible applicants.
In response to DGFT’s statement, Indian Mask Makers Association Vice President Anshumali Jain said: “We request the government to open the export of N-95 masks without any restrictions. Currently, there is a limit of 50 lakh per month on its exports which has been imposed by the government. “
The central government had imposed restrictions on the export of medical equipment such as PPE, masks, and gloves to prevent a shortage of these items in India during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The decision comes as India reported a sharp drop in the number of daily coronavirus cases on October 6. Up to 61,267 cases and 884 deaths were reported within 24 hours. Additionally, active cases have dropped in the past 24 hours, indicating that more people have recovered from the virus compared to new cases, according to the Health Ministry.
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