Explained: What is an ‘essential commodity’? Why has govt declared masks, hand sanitisers ‘essential’ commodities? | Explained News,The Indian Express

Explained: What is an ‘essential commodity’? Why has govt declared masks, hand sanitisers ‘essential’ commodities? | Explained News,The Indian Express

Explained: What is an ‘essential commodity’? Why has govt declared masks, hand sanitisers ‘essential’ commodities?

Written by Varinder Bhatia , Edited by Explained Desk | Chandigarh | Updated: March 14, 2020 at 12:38 pm

It is a penal provision to ensure there is no profiteering from a commodity that is temporarily in extraordinary demand. It does not mean that masks and sanitisers are ‘essential’ to combat coronavirus.