Lists of approved biocidal active substances with corresponding percentage threshold are provided for spray cleaners, air fresheners and deodorants Risk concerned products should conduct product testing in 8 qualified labs every three years to verify compliance with the safety standards. Five products are newly designated by MoE as risk concerned products, e.g., windshield washer fluids for automobiles, engine antifreeze coolants, dehumidifying agent for home use, etc. Timetable for full compliance with the updated safety and labeling standards are specified.
The Ministry of Environment issued the updated version of the Designation of Risk Concerned Products and the Safety and Labeling Standards (hereafter referred to as the Standards) to specify the safety and labeling criteria for high risk products, as well as threshold for substance content allowed for each product, etc. It came into effect on 22 Aug 2017.
EPR is a policy approach that makes producers responsible for their products at the post-consumer stage of the lifecycle. What do you need to do to be EPR compliant? Explore this entralized hub, which brings together news articles, analysis, and updates specifically related to EPR regulations.
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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.
