India does not have PPE specifications and standards of its own and follows those set by China or the US BENGALURU : The rush to manufacture more personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gowns and gloves may lead to a compromise in quality, putting health professionals at risk in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, said experts.
The comments come against the backdrop of the shortage of such equipment, which is causing a lot of concern. The absence of specifications or guidelines has led to firms mushrooming overnight, stitching and selling masks and gowns.
However, public health experts have stressed that accredited agencies must maintain quality control of PPE as healthcare workers face grave risks while treating covid-19