U.S.-China Videoconference Series on New Chemical Management Systems Fifth Conference: Low Volume Exemptions and R&D Exemptions

On October 15, 2003, China implemented its Measures on Environmental Administration of New Chemical Substances, a set of regulations that could have a significant impact on trade in chemicals and the wide range of products with chemical components. In order to address specific questions in the regulations and to increase communication among interested parties, the U.S. Department of Commerce and China's State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) agreed to hold a series of videoconferences on these Measures. This series is a way for regulators to share best practices and for the private sector to bring their trade-related concerns to the attention of both governments.

In this fifth videoconference in the series, U.S. EPA and SEPA officials will continue discussion on the new chemical management systems and focus more on the issues of low volume exemptions and R&D exemptions that exist under the U.S. and Chinese systems. Participants are welcome. Please submit your name, title, company, phone number and email to jenny.may@mail.doc.gov by April 7, 2006 to register for a seat. Please limit responses to one representative per company. Space is limited. Registration will be given on a first-in, first-served basis.

DATE AND TIME:
Washington, D.C.: 7:00-9:00 pm January 25, 2007 (please arrive by 6:45pm).
Beijing: 8:00-10:00 am January 26, 2007

LOCATION:
U.S. Department of Commerce, USA Trade Center.
Ronald Regan Building & International Trade Center, Training Room B, Mezzanine Level.
14th Street NW, mid-way between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW.
(Photo ID required to enter the building).