Infection concerns cause demand spike for sanitizers, masks
4 years, 10 months ago

Infection concerns cause demand spike for sanitizers, masks

Live Mint  

Pharmacies and general stores in the Delhi-NCR region are seeing a rush for hand sanitizers and preventive masks after fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported. He said the store has lost count of the number of bottles of sanitizers sold, adding: “Distributors are not being able to give the stock.” Masks typically see a surge during Delhi’s pollution spurts in October-November. But today, if you see their demand, it’s up almost five-fold; so companies don’t have so much stock, plus export demand has been going up,” Dhairyashil Patil, national president at the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation said. “There is adequate supply of Savlon hand washes, soaps, antiseptic liquids and sanitizers in the market,” said Sameer Satpathy, divisional chief executive, personal care products business, ITC Ltd. “Starting mid-Jan, there has been a rise in demand for our products. However, since yesterday, it has spiked some 400%,” said Vikas Bagaria, founder and managing director of PeeSafe that sells hygiene products including masks and alcohol-free hand sanitisers.

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From the India Today archives (2020) | COVID-19: Life in the times of Corona
1 year, 9 months ago

From the India Today archives (2020) | COVID-19: Life in the times of Corona

India Today  

"If I keep washing my hands, China virus can be kept away." "The impact of COVID-19 on the Indian economy could be between 0.5 and 1 per cent for the first quarter of 2021", says Madan Sabnavis, chief economist with ratings agency Care Ratings. Never mind that the Reserve Bank of India had just two days before announced measures to …

Amid Covid apprehensions, demand for masks and sanitizers rises
2 years ago

Amid Covid apprehensions, demand for masks and sanitizers rises

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Amid fears of a surge in Covid cases in the next 40 days, people have started buying sanitizers and masks. “It is only since the last one week that people have started buying masks and sanitizers. Although we have sufficient stock, we have placed orders seeing the demands for sanitizers, masks and liquid hand wash,” said Sudarshan B, in …

Do Hand Sanitizers Require A Drug License To Be Sold In Stores?
3 years, 6 months ago

Do Hand Sanitizers Require A Drug License To Be Sold In Stores?

Live Law  

In view of the alarming rise in the demand for hand sanitizers across the country, the Drug Licensing Authorities had granted licenses to manufacture these products in a record time of three days, not only to drug manufacturers, oddly, even to alcohol distilleries and cosmetic manufacturers geared towards easing the shortage of the product due to a sudden surge in …

How Covid-19 Has Brought Paradigm Shift in Indian Attitude Towards Hygiene and Sanitation
4 years, 1 month ago

How Covid-19 Has Brought Paradigm Shift in Indian Attitude Towards Hygiene and Sanitation

News 18  

Hygiene and sanitation would never be the same for a post-Covid-19 world, especially for Indians, as the pandemic has caused a fundamental behavioural shift in our attitude towards these. On the other hand, there are those who fear that the presence of chemicals in sanitisers and disinfectants may ensure better hygiene, but may not be good for their family’s health. …

Hygiene products fly off shelves
4 years, 1 month ago

Hygiene products fly off shelves

Live Mint  

Hand washes, sanitizers, floor and toilet cleaners have seen a massive surge in demand since January as the pandemic upended consumer behaviour, helping brands add new customers. Hand washes, another minor category last year, have added millions of new household customers, according to data by researcher Kantar, which defines household penetration as the usage of a particular product or category …

Ethyl or Isopropyl Alcohol: What to Look for When Buying Hand Sanitiser
4 years, 4 months ago

Ethyl or Isopropyl Alcohol: What to Look for When Buying Hand Sanitiser

News 18  

Pick one that contains mostly alcohol, and has few other ingredients. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand sanitizers should be at least 60% ethyl alcohol or 70% isopropyl alcohol. The FDA also warns people to watch out for hand sanitizers packaged in food and drink containers, since accidentally ingesting them could be dangerous. Health officials also …

Govt removed masks, sanitisers from essential commodities list against manufacturers' advice
4 years, 6 months ago

Govt removed masks, sanitisers from essential commodities list against manufacturers' advice

India Today  

The Centre ignored manufacturers' advice not to remove sanitisers and masks from essential commodities list, India Today TV has learned. On June 30, AIMeD in its letter written to government said: “As the unlock process has started in India, masks, and sanitisers are more in demand than earlier.” It said face masks should remain under essential services category for the …

P & H HC Suo Motu Directs 'Raids' At Chemist Shops/Manufacturing Units Against Over-Priced Hand Sanitisers, Sub-Standard Face Masks
4 years, 6 months ago

P & H HC Suo Motu Directs 'Raids' At Chemist Shops/Manufacturing Units Against Over-Priced Hand Sanitisers, Sub-Standard Face Masks

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday took suo-motu notice of the fact that most companies manufacturing and selling hand sanitizers, even after March 21, are showing the maximum retail price of such products to be far above Rs.250/- for 500 mls. The Central Government, vide notification dated March 21, 2020, stipulated that all hand sanitizers shall not be …

Centre permits distilleries, sugar mills to manufacture hand sanitisers; issues licences to 45 firms
4 years, 9 months ago

Centre permits distilleries, sugar mills to manufacture hand sanitisers; issues licences to 45 firms

Firstpost  

More than 55 distilleries are likely to be given permission in one or two days and many more are being motivated to produce hand sanitisers, he said. New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday said it has given permission to distilleries and sugar mills to manufacture hand sanitisers in bulk and has already issued licences to 45 distilleries. To maintain demand …

Delhi govt permits all drugs, cosmetics manufacturers to make hand sanitisers till June 30
4 years, 9 months ago

Delhi govt permits all drugs, cosmetics manufacturers to make hand sanitisers till June 30

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Wednesday permitted all manufacturers of drugs and cosmetics to produce ethanol-based hand sanitisers up to June 30 without a separate license to deal with the shortage of such cleansers in markets post coronavirus outbreak. The decision to "grant conditional permission/approval to manufacture ethanol-based sanitiser/hand cleanser/hand rub to manufacturers of drugs, homeopathic medicine manufacturers/cosmetic manufacturers in Delhi …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Nod to manufacturers to produce ethanol-based hand sanitiser up to 30 June, says Delhi govt
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Nod to manufacturers to produce ethanol-based hand sanitiser up to 30 June, says Delhi govt

Firstpost  

In view of the shortage of hand sanitiser in the market post the coronavirus outbreak, permission has been granted to all manufacturers of drugs and cosmetics in Delhi to produce such items based on ethanol up to 30 June, authorities said on Wednesday New Delhi: In view of the shortage of hand sanitiser in the market post the coronavirus outbreak, …

Coronavirus Outbreak: IISER Berhampur, ITI produces hand sanitisers for Odisha govt employees
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: IISER Berhampur, ITI produces hand sanitisers for Odisha govt employees

India Today  

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur and an Industrial Training Institute have jointly produced hand sanitisers for distribution to Odisha government employees who are on duty amid the coronavirus outbreak, officials said. ITI decides to give the sanitisers at free of cost to the government The hand sanitisers were produced at an IISER laboratory by Mr. Panigrahy …

Coronavirus: Manipur University creates hand sanitisers to meet shortage
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Manipur University creates hand sanitisers to meet shortage

India Today  

Coronavirus outbreak is scaring everyone and people are stocking all the necessary things like sanitizers, masks etc. In order to meet the rising demand of hand sanitizers, the chemistry department of Manipur University has made 500 bottles of ethyl alcohol-based hand sanitizers. So many bottles of sanitizers could be made with the help of the enthusiastic research scholars of the …

[COVID 19] Central Govt. Issues Orders To Regulate Prices Of Face Masks And Hand Sanitizers [Read Notification]
4 years, 9 months ago

[COVID 19] Central Govt. Issues Orders To Regulate Prices Of Face Masks And Hand Sanitizers [Read Notification]

Live Law  

In view of COVID-19 virus outbreak, the Central Government has issued an order regulating the prices of masks and hand sanitizers.The order reads as follows: The retail prices of Melt Blown non-Woven Fabric used in manufacturing masks, shall not be more than the prices prevailing on the day one month prior to 13.03.2020 i.e. In view of COVID-19 virus outbreak, …

Coronavirus: Sanitizers, masks, gloves declared essential commodities in India
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Sanitizers, masks, gloves declared essential commodities in India

India TV News  

The government on Friday declared masks, including N95, and hand sanitizers as ''essential commodities'' in the wake of the coronavirus scare leading to shortages and black marketing of these items. These items will remain under the essential commodities segment till June-end, a move aimed at ensuring availability at reasonable prices and cracking down on hoarders/black marketeers. The government has notified …

Coronavirus | Sanitisers will be available in public places in Mumbai, says minister
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Sanitisers will be available in public places in Mumbai, says minister

The Hindu  

Hand sanitisers will be made available in public places in Mumbai so that people can wash hands and avoid contracting or spreading novel coronavirus, Mumbai district Guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh said on Friday. Meanwhile, while authorities are busy curbing the spread of the virus, some unscrupulous elements, who are looking to make a fast buck by selling substandard hand wash …

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt declares masks and hand santizers 'essential commodities' amid shortages, blackmarketing
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt declares masks and hand santizers 'essential commodities' amid shortages, blackmarketing

Firstpost  

The government on Friday declared masks, including N95, and hand sanitisers as ’essential commodities’ in the wake of the coronavirus scare leading to shortages and black marketing of these items New Delhi: The government on Friday declared masks, including N95, and hand sanitisers as ’essential commodities’ in the wake of the coronavirus scare leading to shortages and black marketing of …

Coronavirus: Hand sanitisers selling on eBay for 50 times their retail price
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Hand sanitisers selling on eBay for 50 times their retail price

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hand sanitiser products are selling …

New York is producing its own hand sanitizer due to shortages caused by the coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

New York is producing its own hand sanitizer due to shortages caused by the coronavirus outbreak

CNN  

CNN — If you can’t get it anywhere, you can make it here. “We are introducing New York State Clean hand sanitizer, made conveniently by the State of New York,” he said while holding a bottle. The hand sanitizer is now in production, and Cuomo said that it will be distributed to New Rochelle, as it is a “significant hotspot.” …

FMCG makers ramp up production of hand sanitizers amid demand spike due to coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

FMCG makers ramp up production of hand sanitizers amid demand spike due to coronavirus

Firstpost  

Some FMCG firms are also educating consumers by engaging their brands to communicate with the consumers, through special campaigns on digital and mainstream media, to make them aware about the benefits of regular hands wash as prevention for coronavirus New Delhi: Fast-moving consumer goods companies are ramping up their production and optimising distribution channels to meet the rising demand for …

Coronavirus outbreak: Masks, hand sanitisers fly off shelves as demand rises
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Masks, hand sanitisers fly off shelves as demand rises

Hindustan Times  

With cases of coronavirus steadily increasing across the country, there has been a surge in demand for masks, hand sanitisers, disinfectant wipes and common medicines, including paracetamol and Vitamin C tablets across the country. We are not selling disinfectant wipes and suggesting that people buy online till we get fresh orders.” Both masks and hand sanitisers were still available on …

20 pledges for 2020: Hand sanitisers are flying off the shelf amid coronavirus - but are there greener alternatives?
4 years, 10 months ago

20 pledges for 2020: Hand sanitisers are flying off the shelf amid coronavirus - but are there greener alternatives?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy With Coronavirus causing such a …

Coronavirus: Sales of hand sanitiser increase by 255% amid outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Sales of hand sanitiser increase by 255% amid outbreak

The Independent  

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Face masks, hand sanitizer and toilet paper: Coronavirus panic shopping hits American stores
4 years, 10 months ago

Face masks, hand sanitizer and toilet paper: Coronavirus panic shopping hits American stores

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Americans across the country are stocking up on hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, toilet paper and other products to prepare for the spread of coronavirus. “It does feel like there is a little bit of panic buying going on,” said Doug Baker, vice president of industry relations at trade group Food Marketing Institute. “We would expect …

Coronavirus outbreak: Demand for masks, sanitisers shoot up, shortage at stores in Noida
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Demand for masks, sanitisers shoot up, shortage at stores in Noida

India Today  

Amid a coronavirus scare in Delhi-NCR, the demand for surgical and N95 masks increased manifold in Noida on Tuesday with some people claiming they were being sold at rates much higher than the actual cost. Gautam Buddh Nagar Chemists Association President Anoop Khanna said the demand shot up around 10 am after news of suspected coronavirus cases in Noida started …

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