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What is
China Clean Production?
Clean Production Law 2002
Chinas RoHS is based
on the Law on the Promotion of Clean Production,
which was adopted on June 29, 2002 and became effective on January 1, 2003.
Cleaner production is defined as "the
continuous application of measures" to reduce pollution at its source, to
utilize resources more efficiently, and to reduce pollution generated in the
production and use of products and in the provision of services.
Measures to be taken by business
enterprises include improvements in design and management; the utilization
of "clean" energy and raw materials; and the implementation of advanced
processes, technologies and equipment. Examples include using toxin-free,
non-hazardous raw materials; adopting processes and equipment with high
resource utilization rates and low pollutant generation; and recycling or
reusing the waste products, waste water and heat generated in production.
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The
law includes these provisions of interest to importers: |
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Guidance catalogs on cleaner
production technologies, processes, equipment and products will be
published by the "relevant departments." |
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Phase-in period for the new
standards will be adopted: a "time-limited system" for eliminating
obsolete product technologies, processes, equipment and products. |
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Compulsory recycling directory
will be published listing the products and packaging that must be
recycled and the approved methods of recycling to be used by
producers and sellers. |
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Product labeling system may be
adopted to facilitate energy and water conservation, and waste reuse
and recycling. |
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Packaging materials are
included. |
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Service providers such as
restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues are included. |
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Agriculture, construction and mining
activities are included. |
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Cleaner production audits shall
be conducted by business enterprises "according to need." |
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Economic measures (such as
reducing or exempting products made from recycled materials from the
Value-Added Tax) will be devised to encourage recycling. |
Read more about
China RoHS.
This summary is
intended to give you an easy-to-understand overview and does not
constitute legal advice. The actual standard in the original language
should be reviewed and used for all business, legal, and product
compliance purposes.
Should
you need assistance in assessing how China's RoHS will affect your company, we stand ready
to help you. Just
email
us or give us a call at 972-679-8996 for a timely and personalized response.
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