Today, this article will introduce the five most frequently occurring standards in actual foreign trade. ASTM D1785 — U.S. Standard PVC Pressure Pipes ● Standard Introduction: This is the most central PVC-U pressure pipe standard in the Americ

After four years of pressure in the industry, the reversal factors for the refining and chemical industry almost formed a perfect resonance in the second half of 2025. Industry public information shows that at the end of November, the preliminary ba

In 2025, the polyurethane industry still failed to shake off the sluggish cycle. Despite manufacturers in Europe, Japan, and South Korea continuously selling off or shutting down polyurethane assets, the capacity expansion of key polyurethane r

1. Ministry of Commerce: Initiated an expiry review investigation on anti-dumping measures applicable to polyphenylene sulfide imports from the US, Japan, and South Korea. Special Plastics Vision has learned from the Ministry of Commerce website that

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The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced the inclusion of 269 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the list of chemicals of concern, establishing concentration standards and methods for control to enhance environmental and pub

On November 12, 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued Announcement No. 2025/37, making a final affirmative anti-dumping determination on polystyrene originating from mainland China, Taiwan, India, South Korea, Russia, and Thailand. It decided to

[Introduction] On November 12, 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued Announcement No. 2025/37, making a positive final determination on anti-dumping against polystyrene originating from Mainland China, Taiwan, India, South Korea, Russia, and Tha

Denmark has announced a nationwide ban on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in clothing, footwear, and certain consumer products containing waterproofing agents, effective July 1, 2026. As a significant step towards environment

On November 17, the German Federal Environment Ministry initiated a consultation process with federal states and associations regarding the "Packaging Act Implementation Guidelines" (VerpackDG). Any company that places packaging on the market will be

International News Guide Raw Material News - EU Issues Preliminary Anti-Dumping Ruling on Chinese Adipic Acid, with Rates Up to 46.8% Automotive News - EU End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation Negotiations Enter Final Stage, Focusing on Balancing Circular E

On November 11, 2025, the Mexican Ministry of Economy issued an announcement regarding the final affirmative determination of anti-dumping duties on Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene block copolymers originating from China. It decided to impose an anti-dumpi

On November 12, 2025, the relevant Indian official department, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, abolished the notification regarding polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymers issued by the Indian government on February 26, 2024 (No. S.O.

The cancellation of the implementation of India's BIS certification, along with the complex international situation, may lead to the introduction of other trade protection policies that will affect export trade. Therefore, domestic PP exports co

Please provide the content you would like to have translated into English.   PVC BISCertification Policy Evolution Timeline:   Data source: JLC Network Technology 2021-2025The year our countryPVCExport Situation:   Data source: JLC Network Techno

The European Chemicals Agency plans to publish the opinion of its Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) on the proposed EU-wide restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) after the committee meeting in March 2026. Initiate the co

Introduction: Argentina announces on products originating from China used for manufacturing doors, windows, and partitions.PVCThe negative final ruling on the sunset review of anti-dumping measures for the subject products has been made, deciding not

On October 30, 2025, the Argentine Ministry of Economy issued Announcement No. 1680 of 2025, making a negative final ruling on the sunset review and situation change review of anti-dumping measures for PVC profiles originating in China (Spanish: Perf

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The ECHA Member State Committee has recently confirmed the addition of 1,1'- (ethane-1,2-diyl) diphenyl (DBDPE) to the list. This substance has very persistent and very bioaccumulative properties and is used as a flame retardant in various industr