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COVID-19: Govt relaxes export norms for nitrile gloves

The government on Thursday eased export norms for nitrile or nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves, used by medical professionals, a move aimed at promoting shipments of the protective equipment. Export of these gloves were banned in the country in view of domestic requirements in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

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By PTI Oct 22, 2020 8:08:49 PM IST (Published)

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COVID-19: Govt relaxes export norms for nitrile gloves
The government on Thursday eased export norms for nitrile or nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves, used by medical professionals, a move aimed at promoting shipments of the protective equipment. Export of these gloves were banned in the country in view of domestic requirements in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

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"The export policy of nitrile/NBR gloves exported...is revised from prohibited to restricted category," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification. For products under a restricted category, an exporter would need a licence or permission from the government for exports.

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