China will formulate standards to facilitate including solid waste in pollutant discharge permit system.
On October 24, 2021, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued the "Notice on the Management of Industrial Solid Waste Discharge Permits (Draft)" (hereinafter referred to as the Notice) for public consultation. The deadline for comments is November 4, 2021.
China Consults on Technical Specification for Application and Issuance of Pollutant Discharge Permit for the Waste Resources Processing Industry
MEE Consults on Technical Specification for Application and Issuance of Pollutant Permit
China MEE to Further Standardize Discharge Management of Industrial Solid Waste
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New pollutants refer to toxic and hazardous substances that are discharged into the environment with characteristics of biological toxicity, environmental persistence and bioaccumulation, etc. They tend to possess significant risks to the ecological environment or human health, but are usually unregulated or the existing regulation measures are insufficient. As one of the largest chemical producers in the world, it is paramount for China to strengthen the regulation of new pollutants to mitigate potential risks to the environment and human health.
