Notice! Macau will ban the import of non-degradable plastic tableware
Notice! Macau will ban the import of non-degradable plastic tableware
NO.1 Macau will ban the import of non-biodegradable plastic tableware from next year
According to the news from the website of the Macao SAR government on September 4, the Macao SAR government introduced plastic reduction measures in sequence, following the introduction of control measures for disposable styrofoam tableware, non-degradable disposable plastic dining straws, drink stirrers and knives, forks, and spoons Afterwards, the SAR Government, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5, Paragraph 1 (5) of Law No. 7/2003 "Foreign Trade Law" amended by Law No. 3/2016, passed the Chief Executive's Instruction No. 146/2023 to prohibit The relevant Chief Executive's instructions on the import of non-degradable disposable plastic plates, cups and disposable foam food trays will take effect from January 1, 2024.
NO.2 Canada has added new reporting requirements for 850 chemicals
Under Regulation 71(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment requires, under certain circumstances, the production, importation or use of 850 chemicals listed in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act or Mixtures, products or articles containing these chemicals must be declared before January 17, 2024.
Notification objects include: within the calendar year 2022, the production, import or use of substances listed in Annex 1, or mixtures, products and articles containing ≥0.1% substances, and the tonnage exceeds 100kg or 1000kg.
NO.3 The U.S. goods trade deficit widened in July
Under Regulation 71(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment requires, under certain circumstances, the production, importation or use of 850 chemicals listed in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act or Mixtures, products or articles containing these chemicals must be declared before January 17, 2024.
Notification objects include: within the calendar year 2022, the production, import or use of substances listed in Annex 1, or mixtures, products and articles containing ≥0.1% substances, and the tonnage exceeds 100kg or 1000kg.
NO.3 The U.S. goods trade deficit widened in July
Research platform Foxintelligence released a review of French e-commerce sales in the first half of 2023. According to data, in the first half of 2023, French e-commerce sales increased by 7% year-on-year. In addition to inflation having a certain impact, some key nodes also brought strong sales. In June, overseas markets ushered in summer sales, and France's summer sales got off to a strong start, with significant growth compared to the first quarter of last year's summer sales.
In terms of categories, electronic products and fashion categories are still one of the largest e-commerce categories in French e-commerce (as well as other European markets). Categories with significant growth in the first half of the year also include: pet products, baby products, home care, health and beauty and auto parts products.
NO.5 Amazon releases new rules for FBA multi-channel service delivery
Amazon Japan issued an announcement saying that it has made new regulations on the FBA multi-channel service delivery date and time specifications. If the seller uses the FBA multi-channel service that specifies the delivery date and time, the total size of the product must be 151 cm or less. Must weigh 30kg or less.
Old rule: If the sum of the three sides of the product package in the FBA multi-channel service exceeds 160 centimeters or the weight exceeds 25 kilograms, the scheduled delivery service cannot be used.
New rules: If you use the FBA multi-channel service with specified delivery dates and times, the total dimensions of the product must be 151 cm or less and the weight must be 30 kg or less.