After the Indian government suddenly issued a restriction announcement on the import of laptops and tablets, it was modified on August 4 to provide enterprises with a three - month buffer period. These rapidly changing policies have put many electronics giants in an uncertain state and stopped their exports to India.
On July 26, 2023, the US Department of Justice, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury jointly issued an enforcement note on the voluntary disclosure of potential violations, strengthening the enforcement linkage in the field of trade controls and sanctions. This article analyzes the content of the enforcement note of the three departments, introduces the voluntary disclosure mechanisms of different departments, and looks ahead to the trend of US trade controls. For Chinese enterprises, the article also puts forward risk control suggestions to cope with the increasingly strict compliance environment.
The Directorate - General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) of the EU announced on July 18, 2023, that it will ban the intentional addition of bisphenol A (BPA) and its related substances, including bisphenol S, bisphenol F, and 2,2 - bis(4′ - hydroxyphenyl) - 4 - methylpentane, etc. in food - contact materials. This ban is based on the latest safety assessment of BPA by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The ban is expected to come into effect in the spring of 2024, with an 18 - month transition period.
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.
On July 19, 2023, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced the revision of the Implementation Rules of the Chemicals Registration and Evaluation Act (Implementation Rules of the K - REACH Regulations). The revision involves changes in the requirements for the transfer of chemical registration numbers in the supply chain. From August 1, 2023, when manufacturers/producers transfer substance registration - related information downstream, they need to submit relevant MSDS under KOSHA and transfer the hazard information in Document No. 26 of the K - REACH Regulations. Enterprises should ensure the compliance of their products according to the new regulatory requirements.
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.
This article explores the key points of the usage requirements for imported food additives, including the definition of food additives, regulatory basis, inspection methods for legal use, and how to import foods containing new varieties of food additives in compliance.
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.
In June 2023, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and FDA introduced new policies and guidelines to strengthen oversight of cell-cultured meat, poultry products, and domestic/imported foods. The updates cover food safety inspections, label reviews, production/sales of cell-cultured products, and emergency response protocols.
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