Georgia producing disinfectant amid coronavirus outbreak

"While Georgia is getting ready to welcome tourists and the economy is being opened gradually, it is very important all the safety requirements be observed by business and citizens as well,” said Turnava. Photo: Minisry of Economy.

Agenda.ge, 15 May 2020 - 13:59, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgia has started producing disinfectant in response to the increased demand for hygienic products amid the coronavirus outbreak.

It is good that Georgian business has responded to the increased demand for disinfectants amongst the local production,” said Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava who visited companies Eko Bohemia and Elixir in the Mtskheta municipality earlier today.

Turnava noted that is is important sanitising work to be be carried out from time to time. Photo: Ministry of Economy. 

While Georgia is getting ready to welcome tourists and the economy is being opened gradually, it is very important all the safety requirements be observed by business and citizens as well,” said Turnava.

She noted that sanitising work should be carried out from time to time.

Today I saw the production process of two companies which produce goods which are in high demand on the market. These are examples of domestic production and is an example of how talented Georgian business is and how quickly it managed to redivert its production to high-demand goods and stood by the side of the population when it was needed,” said Turnava.

Eleixir employes 60 people, while 45 locals are emoloyed in Eko Bohemia. Photo: Ministry of Economy.

Eko Bohemia is a large manufacturer of household cleaning products in the South Caucasus region now produces hand antiseptics and other disinfectants for various surfaces. There are 45 locals employed in the company. 

As for Elixir, its disinfectants have the mark of quality including food safety, environmental safety.

The company produces 25 tonnes of liquids per day. It exports its production. The company employs 60 people.