Importing Ethanol for liquor manufacturing banned

Importing Ethanol for liquor manufacturing banned

January 1, 2020   03:50 pm

Import of Ethanol for the manufacture of liquor has been banned on the orders of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The Ministry of Finance issuing a press release stated that the ban will be implemented from today (January 01).

Reportedly, this action has been taken considering that Ethanol is widely produced within the country.

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