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Implementation Strategy for the New US Forced Labour Prevention Act

22 June 2022

The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force has unveiled a strategy to implement the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. This, combined with CBP’s operational guidance, provides the framework by which the US government began full implementation of the legislation effective 21 June 2022. More

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Operational Guidance for the New US Forced Labour Prevention Act

17 June 2022

The new Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA), signed into law on 23 December 2021, will come into effect on 21 June 2022. This article details the operational guide for traders issued by the US Customs and Border Protection. More

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China Aims to Boost Business Through ‘Quality-related Technical Assistance’

13 May 2022

The State Administration for Market Regulation recently announced plans to improve the quality of products “through quality-related technical assistance”. Key tasks include resolving quality and safety problems related to consumer goods such as toys, stationery and children’s furniture, as well as hazardous chemicals and industrial goods such as electric wire and cables. More

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Diversity and Connectivity: What You Need to Know about Greater Bay Area

26 November 2021

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China’s Furniture Market

12 October 2021

As housing conditions continue to improve in China, people are becoming increasingly willing to spend money on home decoration. In 2020, per capita disposable income grew 4.7% year-on-year. This increased purchasing power has helped the furniture market to expand significantly. More

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ASEAN E-commerce: Developing Successful Strategies

02 July 2021

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2021 Mid-Year Export Review: Robust But Uneven Recovery

23 June 2021

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Expanding Thai markets

11 June 2021

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Environmental Health Group Expects Continued Action by U.S. States to Address Toxic Chemicals

16 February 2021

Safer States recently issued a press release highlighting on-going legislative efforts at the U.S. state level to prohibit or regulate more strictly the sale and distribution of products containing hazardous chemicals. More

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Navigating Covid-19: A Household Appliances Brand

25 January 2021

In the wake of the pandemic, German Pool has pulled out all the stops to help consumers fight Covid-19. It has speeded up the development of disinfection and sanitising appliances and is working with food ingredient suppliers to offer home delivery of cooking appliances and food packages. Meanwhile, it is moving into the furniture market and continuing to expand its product range as a household appliances brand. More

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