Centre has lifted the ban on export of personal protective equipment (PPE) but has put it under quantitative restrictions as shipments can not exceed 50 lakh units per month. According to a notification by Directorate General of Foreign Trade, PPE medical coveralls for Covid-19 have been moved to the 'restricted' list for exp orts from the 'prohibited' list.

#Centre has lifted the ban on export of personal protective equipment (#PPE) but has put it under quantitative restrictions as shipments can not exceed 50 lakh units per month.

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It, however, said that all items that are part of PPE kits, however, continue to be prohibited from exports. The export of PPE kits was prohibited by the government to meet the domestic demand and avoid supply crunch in the country.