CoPF approves salt import regulations amid shortage

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The Parliament Committee on Public Finance has granted approval to regulations issued under the Import and Export (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 as published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2437/04 dated 19 May 2025. These regulations presented on 17 June were reviewed by the Committee at its meeting held on 24 June Chaired by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva

In response to the ongoing shortage of salt in the local market, the approved regulations permit the import of raw salt that has not been iodised, in addition to iodised edible salt in both powdered and crystal forms, both household and industrial purposes.

Salt manufacturers reduce prices

The Salt Manufacturers’ Association of Sri Lanka has announced several measures to reduce the price of salt in the consumer market following discussions and an agreement reached with the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA).

It has been decided to immediately release imported salt subject to the following Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) as sufficient stocks have been received: Crystal Salt Rs. 180 per kilo, Table Salt Rs. 240 per kilo and Table Salt Rs. 120 for 400 grams.

A statement further warned that salt packed overseas in unlawful packaging can be observed being sold in the local market and therefore urges the consumers and traders to direct their attention towards such matters when purchasing or selling salt.

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