Tighter rules wielded on solid waste imports

China has tightened restrictions on solid waste imports with stricter permit reviews and more effective oversight of domestic recycling companies since the import ban on such products came into effect last month, the top environmental authority said.

At the start of this year, China banned the importation of 24 types of solid waste in four classes, including unsorted wastepaper and scrap plastic, due to environmental concerns.

Stricter control of import permits for items listed in the group of restricted importation were also implemented as required in central government guidelines issued in July.