The government imposes a maximum profit margin of 15% for masks and disinfectant gel

The government will limit the profits from the sale of masks, disinfectant gel and other goods necessary to contain the spread of the new coronavirus during the state of emergency. The measure covers distributors and retailers and will continue for the duration of the state of emergency.

In a statement, the Ministry of Economy reports on Friday a joint order with the Ministry of Health that imposes a maximum limit of 15% on the percentage of profit “on the sale of medical devices and protective equipment, as well as alcohol alcohol and alcohol-based skin disinfectant gel. “

Remember that market limitation measures are possible thanks to the state of emergency decree and the regulations published on Monday, which pave the way for the imposition of profit limits in the marketing of certain products and that also allow limiting the quantities available for the consumers. consumers

The price restriction measure must cover equipment such as masks and masks with visors, surgical gowns, protective suits, caps, glasses, gloves and swabs, among others, as well as ethyl alcohol and disinfectant gel.

The limitation on profit margins will take effect one day after the publication of the joint dispatch of Economy and Health, remaining in force as long as the state of emergency is in force.

In addition to market-limiting measures, temporary pandemic legislation also created a regime for the manufacture and import of this type of equipment and goods.

The note from the Ministry of Economy also recalls that ASAE remains on the ground and already has its own form for complaints related to the pandemic, available here