India allows export of alcohol-based hand sanitisers

New Delhi, Oct 15 The government on Thursday allowed export of alcohol-based hand sanitisers.

In June, the Centre had imposed curbs on their export.

According to a notification by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the export status of the sanitisers have been changed from "prohibited" to "free".

"The export of alcohol-based hand sanitisers in container with dispenser pumps is free for export...," the notification read.

( With inputs from IANS )

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