China notifies new import standards with strict thresholds for contaminants to the WTO

摘要

The Chinese government notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of new contaminant limits for wastes imported as raw materials on 15 November. According to the submitted "environmental protection control standard for imported solid wastes waste as raw materials (GB 16487)" the new regulations are to go into effect on 1 March 2018. WTO members have until 15 December to comment.