TNPSC Thervupettagam

Hand sanitizers and face masks

July 10 , 2020 1379 days 798 0
  • These are no longer essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act 1955, as their supply is sufficient in the country.
  • The Union Consumer Affairs Ministry had declared face masks and hand sanitizers as essential commodities for 100 days on March 13, 2020.
  • It was to boost supply and prevent hoarding of these items in its battle to contain the spread of Coronavirus.

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