China

* This page is updated on a regular basis based upon information provided by countries. Hence, the information on laws and regulations in this page might be neither the latest version nor comprehensive. It is recommended that you check the website of Competent Authority of each country or the website of the Basel Convention for more detail information, especially if you wish to import or export hazardous wastes.

  • Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes
    English [doc 80KB]
  • Measures on the Management of Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by E-waste (Decree No. 40 by SEPA, entered into effect on Feb 2008)
    English [doc 56KB]
  • National Catalogue of Hazardous Wastes (Decree No. 1 by MEP and NDRC, entered into force on 1 Aug 2008)
    English (external link)
  • Catalogues of import solid wastes Management 2008 (Announcement No. 11, 2008 by SEPA, MOF, NDRC, GACC and AQSIQ, entered into effect on Mar 2008)
    English [PDF 72KB]
  • Interim Provisions on Administration of Environmental Protection on Import of Waste
    English [PDF 252KB]
  • Control Standards for Import of Waste Used as Raw Materials for Environmental Protection (GB 16487.1-2005)
    English [PDF 669KB]
  • Guiding Rules for Identifying Solid Wastes
    English [doc 36KB]