Manufacturers of masks, except N95 and FFP2 or their equivalent, and medical coveralls can now export these without any restriction.
In a notification dated August 25, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has said that medical coveralls, including gowns and aprons of all types, can be exported without any restriction. Similarly, two-ply and three-ply surgical masks, except N95/FFP2 types or their equivalent, can be exported without quantitative restriction. N95 and FFP2 masks and their equivalents have been moved from prohibited to restricted category and 50 lakh units a month are permitted for exports.
In the case of medical goggles, 20 lakh units can be exported a month and Nitrile/NBR gloves exports continue to be prohibited.
A. Sakthivel, chairman of Apparel Export Promotion Council, said it expects personal protective equipment exports worth ₹1,000 crore in the next three months.
