Gold and its products import and export procedures, declaration process and regulatory requirements
January 29, 2024
Since March 2023, the global gold market has experienced dramatic volatility, with China’s gold retail market prominent. The rise in prices does not seem to weaken consumer buying enthusiasm, especially the younger generation’s pursuit of gold products. However, with the rise in gold prices and price differences between domestic and foreign markets due to factors such as exchange rates, tax rates, etc., the gold market has become more attractive.
Certain products such as photoresists are exempt from import licenses
January 9, 2024
In the era of globalization, the prosperous development of the high-tech industry and the balance of safety compliance are increasingly valued. Recently, the Ministry of Public Security and relevant departments jointly issued an announcement on the optimization of services management measures for specific products containing parts of γ-dine ester, is reflecting this balance effort. This move aims to ensure the smoothness of the industrial supply chain, while ensuring the safety compliance of related products.
New UK wine labelling regulations to come in 2024
January 3, 2024
The UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced that from January 1, 2024, all wines imported to England will have to comply with the new label regulations. This change is one of the adjustments to the UK post-Brexit food and beverage industry policy aimed at ensuring the origin and quality standards of wines.
Frances new environmental ratings rules for new energy vehicles: impact on exports to China
December 19, 2023
On October 10, 2023, France officially implemented new environmental rating rules for new energy vehicles, aiming to strengthen environmental regulation of new energy vehicles through the introduction of environmental rating mechanisms with a lifecycle carbon footprint.The implementation of the new regulation is an important part of the EU environmental protection movement, its impact on Chinas new energy vehicle industry.
A detailed explanation of the UAE medical device trade regulations
December 13, 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the economic and financial center of the Middle East, is highly dependent on the import of medical devices. For companies that plan to export products to the Middle East Saudi region, getting acquainted with the UAE’s medical device trade regulations is a key step towards success. This article aims to comprehensively analyze the registration process and characteristics of UAE medical devices, as well as...
European Parliament passes Net Zero Industry Act to promote localization of photovoltaics
November 27, 2023
In a recent major decision, the European Parliament passed the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), an amendment that would have a profound impact on PV localization and pricing mechanisms. This action by the European Parliament is aimed not only to enhance the EU’s self-sufficiency in the field of renewable energy technologies, but also to reduce the impact of non-EU countries, China, on the PV supply chain.
Interpretation of the new FDA regulation proposal: Strengthen the supervision of food imports by international mail
November 3, 2023
On October 31, 2023, according to news from the US Federal Register, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued No. 2023 - 24086, proposing to add a requirement that imported food arriving at the port by international mail must submit a mail tracking number. The main contents of this proposed rule include:
New changes in the EU Mobile Phone and Tablet Computer Ecological Design and Energy Labeling Act
October 27, 2023
The EU recently issued two important regulations aimed at improving the eco-design and energy efficiency of mobile phones and tablets. These regulations not only impose new requirements on manufacturers but also provide consumers with more product information. I. Eco-Design Regulation (EU)2023/1670 This regulation mainly targets the energy efficiency and information requirements of mobile phones and tablets...