Importers of ethyl alcohol will need licence as Govt puts restriction

Now, the prospective importers of this product shall have to apply for a licence from the DGFT

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1 min read Last Updated : Aug 02 2019 | 3:15 PM IST

Importers of ethyl alcohol will now require a licence from the commerce ministry with the government putting restriction on its import.

"Import policy of ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured of any strength has been changed from free to restricted,"according to a circular of the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT).

Now, the prospective importers of this product shall have to apply for a licence from the DGFT, it said.

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First Published: Aug 02 2019 | 2:35 PM IST

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