As per the Communique on
the Amendment of the Communique on Export-Prohibited and Pre-Approved Goods
published in the Official Gazette dated March 3, 2020 numbered 31058 Export of
medical and surgical masks are now subject to pre-authorization of Ministry of
Commerce (“Ministry”).
“There was a remarkable
growth in mask sales; 45 percent in January and 70 percent in February. Our
inspections on 13 firms proceeds due to the complaints on unfair price
increase.” Minister Pekcan said.
The Ministry of Commerce
added the export of medical masks, gas masks, particle respirators, protective
clothes, medical sterile/non-sterile gloves, chemical protective glasses and
aprons to the list of goods, which are subject to the Ministry’s
pre-authorization, to prevent these goods to enter the black market due to the
Corona virus (Covid-19) epidemic that emerged in China and spread worldwide.