Government announces amendment in export policy of Personal Protection Equipment/Masks
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the Export Policy of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)/Masks to the extent that the export policy of 2/3 Ply Surgical masks, Medical Goggles is amended from “Prohibited” to “Restricted” category and export of Face shields has been made “free”. A monthly export quota of 4 crore units per month has been fixed for 2/3 Ply Surgical masks and 20 lakh units per month for Medical Goggles for issuing export licenses to eligible applicants as per the criteria to be separately issued in a trade notice.