DGFT Notification is not authority for determining classification of goods under GST

In re Ce-Chem Pharmaceuticals Private Limited (GST AAAR Karnataka) Hand sanitizers do not serve as a replacement for through handwashing with soap and water The Appellant has expressed his objection to the lower Authority’s finding that hand sanitizer is an alternative to soap. We clarify that hand sanitizers do not serve as a replacement for through handwashing with soap and water. Instead, the alcohol-based hand sanitizers are thought to bring the consumers some of the benefits of handwashing when washing hands with soap and water is not practical in certain settings. In fact, alcohol-...