On Nov 2nd 2020, Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) published the Catalogue of Priority Chemicals (2nd Batch). Chemicals listed in the “Priority Chemicals” are considered to be inherently hazardous, may exist in the environment for a long time and may pose greater environmental risks to the environment and human health. These chemicals will be restricted, phased out and replaced in production, use, import and export. There are no nickel related compounds in the “Priority Chemicals”.