Wheat flour classified as a 'Specified Good'.

Wheat flour classified as a 'Specified Good'.

A special gazette notification has been issued classifying wheat flour as a 'Specified Good'. 

The extraordinary gazette was signed by Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Nalin Fernando.

The gazette notification said wheat flour was classified as a 'Specified Good' after consulting the Consumer Affairs Authority, as it is an essential commodity.

It will be in effect from midnight on the 16th of June.