MEP Revised Permits System for Hazardous Chemicals Operation

The Chinese government has been endeavoring to improve the management of hazardous wastes. The latest version of the Inventory of Hazardous Wastes was implemented on Aug 1st, 2016 and expanded the scope of hazardous wastes by adopting the whole Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals published by the State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS) (click here to see whether your chemicals are hazardous wastes). The expansion of scope means an increased demand on the capability of enterprises and organizations to handle hazardous wastes and on the supervisory and enforcement capacities of authorities.