Interpretation of China Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals (2015)

The Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals (hereinafter referred as the “Inventory”) serves as an essential support document to facilitate implementation of the Regulations on the Control over Safety of Hazardous Chemicals (hereinafter referred as the “Regulations”). The Inventory of Hazardous chemicals is also an important reference for the industry to define their respective chemical management compliance requirements, in addition to aiding governmental departments in carrying out law enforcement inspections and administrative measures. In accordance with Decree 591 (the latest revision of the Regulations), the formulation of the 2015 Inventory was finalized under the joint effort of SAWS, MIIT, MPS, MEP, NHFPC, AQSIQ, MOT, NRA, CAAC and MOA. The Inventory will enter into force from May 1^st, 2015 and replace the Catalog of Hazardous Chemicals (2002) and Inventory of Highly Toxic Chemicals (2002).