Government announces amendment in export policy of Personal Protection Equipment and Masks

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the Export Policy of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and 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.