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Lack of guidelines leaves PPE makers confused

The Hindu | 25/06/2020 09:55 AM | Click to read full article

With PPE kits manufactured by many in the garment sector reportedly not meeting the standards set by HLL Lifecare Limited, the nodal organisation for procurement of PPE, several first-time manufacturers of the kits appear clueless about safety norms. Almost all manufacturers are first-timers. They know little about the fabric to be used or standards to be maintained for PPE.

The U.S. and European countries have clear standards for PPE for each type of user. India should now come out with clear guidelines.

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