Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda said that the Department of Pharmaceuticals has given its nod to lift

New Delhi: Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda said that the Department of Pharmaceuticals has given its nod to lift the ban on exports of Hydroxychloroquine.

India banned the export of Hydroxychloroquine on March 25, with a few exceptions. Some have suggested that the drug may be used to treat corona virus.

PhotoOn April 4, its export was completely banned. "The Department of Pharmaceuticals has approved the lifting of the ban on the export of Hydroxychloroquine," Gowda wrote on Twitter.

Excluding SEZ / Export Oriented Units (EOU), manufacturers have to supply 20 per cent of production to the domestic market.

Department of Pharmaceuticals has approved the lifting of ban on Export of Hydroxychloroquine API as well as formulations. Manufacturers except SEZ/EOU Units have to supply 20% production in the domestic market. DGFT has been asked to issue formal notification in this regard.

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— Sadananda Gowda (@DVSadanandGowda) June 10, 2020

He said that the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has been asked to issue a formal notification in this regard.