Facing the occupation of funds and additional expenses caused by customers refusal to take delivery of goods, this article elaborates on how to resolve disputes through legal channels, including taking measures in accordance with the Maritime Code, checking contract terms, determining the dispute resolution method, sending letters in advance and conducting due diligence investigations, and paying attention to retaining communication evidence and other strategies, helping you effectively protect your rights and interests.

Announcement on the Implementation of Export Control on UAV - related Items

2024-08-26

To safeguard national security and interests, with the approval of the State Council and the Central Military Commission, the Peoples Republic of China has decided to implement export controls on certain unmanned aerial vehicles or unmanned airships and related items. The export controls came into effect on September 1, 2023, including the control of related equipment such as aero - engines, payload equipment, radio communication equipment, and anti - drone systems. Export operators need to go through export license procedures in accordance with relevant regulations.

Singapore Implements a Beverage Grading System

2024-08-26

This article explores the beverage grading system (Nutri - Grade) implemented in Singapore. This system aims to guide consumers to make healthier beverage choices by clearly labeling the nutritional components of beverages. By analyzing the impact of this system on public health and the beverage industry, it reveals Singapores positive initiatives in nutritional guidance.

The European Commission Issues New Regulations to Limit Formaldehyde Emissions

2024-08-26

The European Commission has issued Regulation (EU) 2023/1464, amending the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, adding the 77th restriction item to limit the formaldehyde released from furniture, articles and the interiors of road vehicles. This amendment will enter into force on August 6, 2023, and will be implemented after August 6, 2026.

The latest revision of the RoHS Directive in the EU: An exemption for mercury has been added under specific equipment categories

2024-08-25

The EU made the latest revision to the RoHS Directive on July 11, 2023, adding a mercury exemption for the category of electrical and electronic equipment of industrial monitoring and control instruments. This exemption is due to the fact that it is scientifically or technically infeasible to eliminate or substitute mercury in this specific application. The validity period of this exemption is limited until the end of 2025. This revised directive will come into force on July 31, 2023, and each member state should adopt and publish it by January 31, 2024.

South Koreas Ministry of Environment plans to list lead compounds and benzene as restricted substances

2024-08-24

Recently, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea plans to designate lead compounds and benzene as restricted substances according to the K - REACH Act. This action aims to reduce the use of these two types of chemical substances in specific applications to prevent their potential impacts on the environment and human health. This article will deeply analyze the definition of restricted substances, the impacts of lead compounds and benzene on the environment and health, and the potential impacts of relevant policies on the industry.

The 16th Update of EU Plastic Regulations for Food Contact

2024-08-24

On July 12, 2023, the European Commission issued the amending regulation (EU) 2023/1442 of the plastic regulation (EU) 10/2011 for food contact. The main amendments include revoking two permitted substances, tightening the requirements for phthalate plasticizers, modifying the use requirements of permitted substances and adding new permitted substances. The new regulation came into force on August 1, 2023.

New EU Regulations and Rules on Foreign Government Subsidies

2024-08-24

This article provides a detailed interpretation of the implementing rules accompanying the Regulation on Foreign Subsidies from Non-EU Countries That May Distort the EU Market, formally adopted by the European Commission on July 10, 2023. It clarifies requirements for submission of notifications, the investigative powers of the European Commission, the submission of restrictive commitments, the scope of transparency and reporting obligations, and the procedural rights of relevant operators in investigation procedures, providing specific guidance for companies to comply with the new rules.

South Korea Revises Licensing and Review Regulations for Biological Products

2024-08-23

On June 26, 2023, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea submitted Notification G/TBT/N/KOR/1150 to the WTO, proposing revisions to the Regulations on Licensing and Review of Biological Products, etc. to enhance domestic biological product safety. The revisions include definitions for new terms such as live bacterial preparations, quality audit requirements for Quality by Design (QbD) systems, expansion of the Scientific Citation Index scope for pharmacological and clinical trial data, changes to stability test data submission requirements for manufacturing method modifications, mandatory submission procedures for Risk Management Plans (RMP) for self-injection products approved by MFDS, and establishment of evaluation standards for RNA and DNA vaccines. Given that China is the worlds second-largest biological product market, these revisions have significant implications for Chinese exporters, who must closely monitor and adapt to these changes.

Chinas Ministry of Commerce Launches Countervailing Investigation on EU Dairy Products

2024-08-23

Chinas Ministry of Commerce announced anti-subsidy investigation on dairy products originating from the EU, initiated based on domestic industry application to address unfair competition pressure caused by subsidized EU dairy products in Chinese market, with investigation period covering 2020 to 2024.