China Consults on Chemical Manufacturer Safe Production Standards
Takehome: On 9th August, China MEM issued a notice seeking feedback on Safety Code of Special Work in Chemical Manufactory and Safety Technology Specification for Ammonium Nitrate. The consultation will end on 15th October, 2019.
Japan Solicits Public Feedback on Food Contact Materials Positive Lists
Japan’s official food contact materials positive lists were finally opened to public feedback, following previous informal disclosure of an internal version on Jun 13.
Jiangsu Publishes Safety Risks Warning List for Chemical Enterprises
Takehome: Jiangsu province will mandate all chemical enterprises operating within its jurisdiction to avoid unsafe chemical production behaviors outlined in a warning list (a checklist of 244 items). The new requirements come just 5 months after Jiangsu suffered the...
India Imposes Anti-dumping Duties on PTA Imported from South Korea and Thailand
Recently, India’s Ministry of Finance has imposed definitive anti-dumping duty on purified terephthalic acid (PTA) imported from South Korea and Thailand.
Australia Publishes FAQs on New Industrial Chemical Scheme
Takehome: Australia published FAQs on its new industrial chemical scheme AICIS on July 31, 2019. New charges and fees were imposed on registrations, inventory-related services, etc., since August 1, 2019.
GAC to Launch Trial of Expedited Customs Clearance System
China will roll out a new expedited customs clearance system based on a 2-step process in which goods can be quickly cleared after approval of basic customs declaration documents.
Introduction of Global Occupational Exposure Limits
1. Historical Perspective on Global Occupational Exposure Limits Adverse health effects from occupational exposure to chemicals has been known for thousands of years. The Romans noted effects from lead and asbestos and later arsenic. A list of “poisons” that have been used for various purposes was well known. Establishing occupational exposure limits for some...South Korea to Ease Chemical Regulations to offset impact of Japanese Export Curbs
Takehome: The trade friction between South Korea and Japan has attracted considerable attention and led many (click here[1] and...Challenges and Strategies for Chemical Parks in China
China`s approximately 600 chemical parks are currently in a situation that at first glance seems quite enviable. As the government has mandated the relocation of chemical production into chemical parks and imposed tight deadlines, attractive chemical parks get a...Potential Impacts of the U.S. - China Trade War on the Chemical Industry Supply Chain
With President Trump currently pursuing a highly aggressive trade policy towards China, the impact on chemical supply chains in China, the U.S., and the rest of world could be substantial. U.S. and Chinese chemical companies are already being impacted, and their options to...China GACC to Further Tighten Inspection on Imported and Exported Dangerous Goods and Their Packaging
In late June 2019, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued a ...China’s Special Customs Supervision Zones: Types, Functions, and Policies
China’s Special Customs Supervision Zones (SCSZs) are the best-suited locations for foreign investors engaged in export-oriented trade and production. China Briefing introduces the different types of SCSZs in China and analyzes their functions, preferential policies, and the broader policy trends affecting them. Special Customs Supervision Zones (SCSZs) are a type of ...
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