China updates restricted chemicals list

The Ministries of Environment and Commerce of China published a revised list of hazardous chemicals for priority control as part of the country’s obligations under the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions. Currently, there are nine substances included in this list. 

Under this notification, two substances were added to the hazardous chemicals list: decaBDE and perfluorootanoic acid (PFOA). The list now requires stricter controls on short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and updates to their CAS numbers. 

Additionally, the use of following chemicals has been restricted: 

• Flame retardant hexabromocylododecane (HBCDD)
• Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and its salts
• Perfluorootane sulfonyl fluoride (PFODF), excluding for the production of firefighting foams. 

The updated list took effect from 18^th Oct. 2023. It will replace the 2020 version.

For companies who are seeking to export the listed chemicals, they need to first apply to MEE for a release order. Once the order is released, it will be valid for 6 months. If you have any questions to this notification, please contact GPC China via compliance@gpcregulatory.cn.