Saudi Arabia promotes the policy of unification of charging ports for electronic equipment
October 19, 2023
Recently, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, in conjunction with the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, announced that, in order to improve user experience and support environmental sustainability principles, the standardization of charging interfaces for mobile phones and electronic devices will be mandatory starting in 2025. I. Specific Content of the Policy I. Technical Requirements: The charging...
Bangladesh strengthens drug and cosmetics market supervision, with maximum penalty of life imprisonment
October 19, 2023
The Bangladesh Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2023 is an important measure taken by the country in recent years to regulate the drug and cosmetics market. It aims to rectify and regulate the drug and cosmetics market and protect the health and rights of its citizens. I. Overview of the Act The Parliament of Bangladesh successfully passed the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2023. Formerly known as the Drugs Act 2022, this...
Australia implements new safety standards for children's toys
October 18, 2023
To ensure the safety of children while playing, the Australian government recently released a new safety standard for childrens toys. I. Background and Purpose of the New Standard On September 4, 2023, the Australian government announced this mandatory toy safety standard, titled the Consumer Goods (Toys for Children up to and Including 36 Months of Age) Safety Standard 2023. This standard primarily targets...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updates the guidelines for advance notification of imported foods
October 18, 2023
According to the U.S. Federal Register on October 12, 2023, the FDA officially released Announcement No. 2023-22649, announcing the effectiveness of its new edition of the Guidance for Industry: Prior Notice of Imported Food (Fourth Edition). This new guidance includes some key updates that are worth the attention of all importers and related industry professionals. Firstly, even if the FDA has determined that a countrys food regulatory system is comparable to that of the United States...
India revised import regulations: Customs code 8471 electronic products require an import license
13 September 2023
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) of India recently issued new regulations regarding the import of products under HSN code 8471, namely, laptops, tablets, computers, and servers. According to these new regulations: 1. From November 1, 2023, the import of the aforementioned products requires applying for and obtaining an import license. 2. However, the following specific situations are exempt from this requirement: (a) Imports through e-commerce...
Indonesia to ban copper exports to promote the development of domestic metal processing industry
28 June 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo recently announced that the country will soon cease exporting raw copper and instead process it into copper cathodes domestically. This decision is driven by the Indonesian governments continuous efforts to enhance the value chain of domestic resource processing. It is understood that Freeport Indonesia (FreeportIndonesia) and Amman Mineral (AmmanMin...
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