Resale of alcoholic disinfectant etc. is prohibited from 26th May 22 16:46
Resale of alcohol disinfectants, which are still out of stock, will be prohibited by law after this month. This is because demand is expected to increase with the resumption of socio-economic activities, and the ban on resale is a measure that follows masks.
Newly prohibited for resale are disinfectant ethanol, disinfectant solution containing ethanol, hand soap, as well as disinfectant sheet with ethanol concentration of 60% or more, disinfectant towel, food additive, and liquor.
Resale of individuals or traders at a price higher than the purchase price is prohibited, and if violated, a prison sentence of up to 1 year and a fine of up to 1 million yen or both will be imposed.
The legal ban on resale follows masks and will come into force on the 26th of this month.
Alcohol disinfectants and other products continue to run short due to the spread of new coronavirus infections, while auction sites and flea market apps are exhibiting high-priced items one after another despite the operating company's policy of restricting or prohibiting listings. , Buying for resale is a problem.
Manufacturers are continuing to increase production, but demand is expected to increase in the future as socio-economic activities resume, so the government amended the Cabinet Order on the 22nd and decided to prohibit resale under the law. It was