Govt Declared Masks, Hand Sanitisers ‘Essential’ Commodities

Following reports of shortage and irrational pricing of hand sanitisers and masks, the central government on March 13 declared these items “essential commodities” until the end of June.

Essential Commodities Act, 1955

  • Government has notified an Order under the Essential Commodities Act to declare masks and hand sanitisers as Essential Commodities up to 30th June, 2020 by amending the Schedule of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, in view of the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and concern of the logistics for COVID-19 management particularly masks (2 ply & 3 ply surgical masks, N95 masks) and hand sanitizers which are either ....
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