The Committee on Public Accounts held recently (08) drew special attention to the quantity of ethanol imported for use in Sri Lanka and the lack of proper regulation of importing institutions.
The Import and Export Control Department officials were instructed to submit a report to the Committee within two weeks containing the procedure for issuing licenses for the importation of ethanol into the country by various companies, information on each of these companies and the quantity of ethanol imported by those companies. It was also emphasized that the quantity of ethanol imported for other products, including pharmaceuticals, other than alcohol, and the proper use of ethanol for those products should be taken into consideration.