What is Foodstuff, Medical or Humanitarian goods?
Foodstuffs and medicines are for human and animal consumption and essential for survival. Humanitarian goods includes hygiene and personal care items. We wish to accept foodstuff, medical and humanitarian aid because generally broad authorisations and exceptions will allow for such shipments recognising the essential needs of countries’ citizens. It should be noted that such shipments/transactions cannot involve any sanctioned party, commodity or bank.
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