Govt bans exports of alcohol-based hand sanitizers

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 06 2020 | 6:52 PM IST

The government on Wednesday banned exports of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to boost its availability in the domestic market amid coronavirus pandemic.

"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.

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First Published: May 06 2020 | 6:52 PM IST

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