UK plan adds certainty for those who export waste paper to China

Britain has crafted a new plan to improve the quality of its exports of waste paper to China in response to recent Chinese bans.

The new quality-control initiative was developed by the UK Recycling Association and the Chinese Certification and Inspection Group in London.

The plan involves inspections at depots to ensure that scrap paper destined for China meets specifications. Because British depots already have existing quality control systems in place, the new plan is optional for UK companies. But companies may choose the additional scrutiny to be certain of avoiding delays and related costs.