NEW DELHI: The supply of body coveralls from indigenous manufacturers , in keeping with revised technical requirements dated March 2, has commenced and specifications were published on the website of HLL Lifecare on March 5, the designated procurement agency, the government has said.Clarifying its efforts to ensure supply of personal protective equipment, the government on Monday said prototype garments of six Indian manufacturers have passed prescribed tests. Two more manufacturers are forthcoming at present. “All the technical specifications, prices and quantity are published on the official website of HLL Lifecare Limited,” the health and textiles ministry said.The ministry said over the past 45 days, the government has been attempting to secure an adequate number of sources who can produce and supply body coveralls. The technical standards were prescribed in January as per WHO class 3 exposure pressure in keeping with ISO-16003.The government said such materials are manufactured by only a few international firms, who were unable to supply on account of complete glut in stocks and a ban on exports by source countries.In order to maintain strong reserves of these essential products , the government issued orders banning exports on all PPEs, including body coveralls, N-95 masks, 2 ply and 3 ply surgical masks on January 30. The ban was lifted on February 8 on assurance by the industry that pricing and supplies will be maintained. The ban was reimposed on March 19 on masks.