India Restricts Exports of Certain Masks

India restricted exports of certain personal protective equipment, including several types of masks, the country’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a June 22 notice. The measure restricts exports of “medical coveralls of all classes/categories,” medical goggles, “all masks” except for “non-medical/non-surgical masks,” “nitrile/NBR gloves” and face shields. The notice contains Harmonized System codes for each of the newly restricted items. The export policy on the items is listed as “Prohibited.”