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Importing masks: Only limiting, no ban: Minister

23 Nov 2020

By Sarah Hannan Sri Lanka is looking at limiting the quantity of face masks that will be imported in the coming months. This is in order to allow local face mask manufacturers to produce masks of a standard and be able to sell their stocks in the country. “Last week, our Ministry (of Health) had a meeting with the importers and manufacturers of face masks in Sri Lanka. It was brought to my attention that there are about five million face masks that are awaiting clearance at the Customs at both the airport and seaport. “Going forward, we have recognised 15 manufacturers who are willing to produce face masks required within the country. We will increase the market share of these local manufactures by reducing the quantity we are permitting to import to Sri Lanka,” State Minister of Production, Supply, and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana noted. Meanwhile last week, the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) also announced that they will allow medical grade KN95 or surgical N95 masks for Waiver of Registration approval, which complies with the specifications defined by the NMRA for clearing purposes. The KN95 or N95 face masks with an exhalation valve will not be allowed for importation.  

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