As the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the world, nations worldwide have implemented some measures such as quarantines, travel bans, restrictions for imports and exports. In the exercise of the caution to contain the spread of the COVID-19 global outbreak, the Turkish government has taken some precautions with regards to import and export of some critical products. Such measures taken by the related Turkish Authorities related to the export of the products can be found below:

According to amendment of the Communique on Export of Prohibited and Pre-Permitted Goods which was published in the Official Gazette dated March 4, 2020; export of the following products which are offered to the market within the scope of personal protective equipment and/or Medical Device Regulations are subject to pre-permission of Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency: protective mask (gas, dust and radioactive dust filtered masks), overalls (protective work wear), liquid-proof apron (protective aprons used against chemicals) and goggles (protective goggles) and medical and surgical mask and medical sterile / nonsterile gloves.