New revised People’s Republic of China (PRC) Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes – effective 1st September 2020 (5.586)

This circular explains the revised People’s Republic of China law on the prevention and control of environmental pollution by solid wastes, which takes effect on 1 September 2020.

London P&I outlines the import licensing regime for certain solid and hazardous wastes, the new joint and several liability rules for carriers and importers, the higher fines for breaches, and the planned ban on the import of all solid wastes from 1 January 2021.