Govt lifts curbs on exports of formulations made from Paracetamol

The Central government on Friday removed restrictions on exports of medicines made from Paracetamol amid the outbreak of Covid-19. The government on March 3 had put export restrictions on 26 pharma ingredients and medicines, including paracetamol.

However, restrictions on exports of Paracetamol active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs or raw materials) will continue, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

To export a product, which is under restricted category, an exporter requires no-objection certificate or permission of a licence from the DGFT.

"...The formulations made from Paracetamol (including fixed-dose combinations)...are made free for export with immediate effect. However, Paracetamol