It be remembered that as early as March 19, 2020 retailers and consumers were directed by DTI to limit the quantity of essential and vital goods that they sell and purchase, respectively.
Another circular by March 31, further limited the retail quantity per transaction of additional products(regardless of brand and size) considered as vital and essential during the period of
public health emergency. Among these are alcohol and bleach products.
Aside from lifting the previous restrictions, this latest Memorandum Circular however keeps quantity limits for the following products:
| Disinfecting alcohol | 5 bottles for sizes one liter and below 3 bottles for sizes more than one liter |
| Hand sanitizers | 5 bottles for sizes one liter and below 3 bottles for sizes more than one liter |
| Disinfecting liquids | 5 bottles for sizes one liter and below 3 bottles for sizes more than one liter |
| Face masks (N95 and N88) | 1 box of 50 pieces |
Read the full and original DTI Memorandum Circular 20-36 series of 2020 here.