CHINAPLAS 2017 Thrives in Intelligent Manufacturing, High-tech Materials and Green Solutions
CHINAPLAS 2017 (The 31st International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries) will rotate back to China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China on 16 – 19 May 2017. The show is expected to occupy 250,000sqm exhibition area with 3,300 exhibitors, featuring a full spectrum of exhibits in seamless connection with “Intelligent Manufacturing”, … Continue reading CHINAPLAS 2017 Thrives in Intelligent Manufacturing, High-tech Materials and Green Solutions
Govt stress on maximum fine keeps traders off plastic bags
The authorities have found a novel way to keep the city’s traders and shopkeepers on their toes and follow the ban on use of plastic bags: keep the exact line of punishment wrapped in suspense. The Delhi government’s advertisements under the Environment Protection Act have so far emphasised only on the maximum penalty — Rs … Continue reading Govt stress on maximum fine keeps traders off plastic bags
REACH legislation in the European Union (EU) and its implication on plastics
REACH – Important points REACH is a European Community Regulation on chemicals and their safe use. It deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances. The new law entered into force on 1 June 2007. Download a brief on this regulation. Detailed information may be obtained from http://echa.europa.eu/home_en.asp. A points to be … Continue reading REACH legislation in the European Union (EU) and its implication on plastics
Polymer Exemption Overview
EPA has developed criteria to assess hazards associated with new polymeric substances based on its experience during the 15 years the New Chemicals Program has been in place. EPA determined in 1984 that the manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, use, and disposal of new chemical substances meeting certain criteria would not present an unreasonable risk … Continue reading Polymer Exemption Overview
Profile of the Plastic Resins and Man-made Fibers Industry
Printed copies of this document are available free of charge from EPA’s document warehouse, the National Service Center for Environmental Publications. Be sure to search by the EXACT title or EPA publication number. In addition, you can order a set of Notebooks, which profiles numerous industries and government operations, see Obtaining Copies for more information. … Continue reading Profile of the Plastic Resins and Man-made Fibers Industry
Profile of the Rubber and Plastic Industry, 2nd Edition -US
Printed copies of this document are available free of charge from EPA’s document warehouse, the National Service Center for Environmental Publications. Be sure to search by the EXACT title or EPA publication number. In addition, you can order a set of Notebooks, which profiles numerous industries and government operations, see Obtaining Copies for more information. … Continue reading Profile of the Rubber and Plastic Industry, 2nd Edition -US
Import duty exemption on naphtha being sought by Indian polymer industry
NEW DELHI: With polymer makers facing a slump in demand and pressure on margins, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilzers has sought five per cent import duty exemption on naphtha, used in making the chemical compounds stating that the import duty had added to the cost of production … Continue reading Import duty exemption on naphtha being sought by Indian polymer industry
EC moves against heat stabiliser cartel
The European Commission has started legal proceedings against manufacturers of heat stabilisers involved in a cartel. It has been investigating cartel allegations since 2003 and now has issued Statements of Objections to at least two companies. The start of the investigations in 2003 saw co-ordinated action by regulators in Europe, Japan, the USA and Canada. … Continue reading EC moves against heat stabiliser cartel
MEPs call for more prudence on nanomaterials
The European Parliament, the parliamentary institution of European Union, has recently called for the provision of information to consumers on the use of nanomaterials in consumer products: all ingredients present in the form of nanomaterials in substances, mixtures or articles should be clearly indicated in the labelling of the product (e.g. in the list of … Continue reading MEPs call for more prudence on nanomaterials
Rubber Declines From 4-Month High on Economic Growth Concerns, Higher Yen
Rubber declined for the first time in four days, retreating from a four-month high, as data showed slower-than-estimated growth in U.S. personal incomes and the yen resumed a rally against the dollar. Futures in Tokyo lost as much as 2.4 percent after yesterday reaching the highest level since April 30. The contract is headed for … Continue reading Rubber Declines From 4-Month High on Economic Growth Concerns, Higher Yen
China, ASEAN implement another round of duty reductions for 2012
As per the terms of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, China and the ASEAN-6 nations (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam) implemented another round of customs duty reductions at the start of 2012 as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Effective as of January 1, 2012, customs duties were eliminated on PP … Continue reading China, ASEAN implement another round of duty reductions for 2012
Global Plastic Packaging Materials and Products Market to Reach US$262.6 Billion by 2015…
Following a brief lull during the onset of worldwide recession, demand for plastic packaging rebounded due to the rising demand from the food and beverage and consumer retail products sector. Plastic materials are fast becoming the preferred choice of manufacturers for packaging new products. With the development of stronger and cost-effective materials with improved barrier … Continue reading Global Plastic Packaging Materials and Products Market to Reach US$262.6 Billion by 2015…
