China GACC Modifies Rules for the Inspection on Imported and Exported Hazardous Chemicals and Their Packaging

On December 22^nd, 2020, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) published the Announcement on Questions Regarding the Inspection on Imported and Exported Hazardous Chemicals and Their Packaging (GACC Announcement No. 129 of 2020) ^[1]. The Announcement will take effect starting from January 10^th, 2021, poised to replace AQSIQ Announcement No. 30 of 2012 ^[2] as the guiding document for customs agencies to fulfill their duties concerning the inspection on imported and exported hazardous chemicals and their packaging. (Click the picture on the right for English translation.)