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Govt. lifts curbs on hand sanitisers, face masks
News:
- Face masks and hand sanitisers are no more essential products under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
More in the news:
- In March this year, the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry had declared face masks and hand sanitisers as essential commodities for 100 days.
- It was done to boost supply and prevent hoarding of these items in its fight to check the spread of COVID-19.
Essential Commodity:
- The product deemed essential can come under price control under Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
- Government has the power to bring any item of medical necessity under price control.
- Currently, the health ministry prepares the list of drugs eligible for price regulation.