The EUs anti-circumvention investigation into Indonesian biodiesel has drawn industry attention. Among the issues, 60% of raw materials and a 25% value-added rate have become focal points. Why do these two ratios differ in anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations? Explore the legal basis and practical applications behind this.
The EUs New Battery Regulation assigns new missions to ECHA, which will have a major impact on the global battery energy storage industry. This regulation oversees the entire lifecycle of batteries, covering aspects such as hazardous substances, carbon footprint, performance, durability, and safety. Additionally, ECHA will strengthen control over hazardous substances in batteries. As one of the worlds largest producers and consumers of batteries, Chinese battery companies need to closely monitor these changes.
As electrical and electronic products involve human safety, health, and environmental protection, they have drawn global attention. Many countries/regions have established comprehensive legal frameworks, strict market access mechanisms, and supervision systems as technical trade measures. The EU leads globally with the earliest, most complete, and widest-coverage technical trade measures for such products. As EU members, Central and Eastern European countries have incorporated these systems into the EU framework, requiring exporters attention.
In 2024, the EU RASFF reported multiple batches of exported food from China as non-compliant. This article provides an in-depth interpretation of the underlying regulatory requirements to guide enterprises in avoiding market access risks.
In 2024, the EU revised the standards for virgin olive oil, introducing new sensory evaluation methods, labeling requirements and analytical procedures to improve product quality and consumer trust.
The EU Agriculture Commissioner revealed that in 2023, the trade volume of agricultural products between the EU and Russia increased significantly. Although the EU imposed some tariffs on Russian agricultural imports to slow down the import speed, the total trade volume did not change much, reflecting the principle of mutual benefit and win - win results in bilateral trade.
The European Commission continues to impose anti-dumping duties of 54.1% to 70.8% on Chinese manual forklifts and parts to protect local industries from dumping damage.
Starting from June 2024, goods exported to the EU must comply with the new Customs Pre-Arrival Security and Safety System (ICS2), covering all modes of transport. Businesses must prepare in advance to ensure smooth compliance with the new regulations.
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