China to Strengthen Mercury Regulations

China to Strengthen Mercury Regulations

Summary:China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued a draft proposal to ban 12 categories of mercury-containing products and phase out mercury-based catalysts in polyurethane production. From the 31st of December, bans would apply to certain...
China to Strengthen Mercury Regulations

China plans to ban 7 chemicals

China’s National Institute for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) has proposed new draft cosmetic regulations that ban seven substances commonly found in sunscreens and preservatives, including zinc pyrithione and certain perfluorinated compounds. The draft also sets...