China has begun reviewing regulations governing air emissions from the rubber products industry. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment presented a draft last week outlining proposals to update the national standard, including stricter emission limits, a broader scope, and new requirements aimed at controlling pollution.
In a statement, the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA) reported that it participated in drafting the revision and opened a public consultation to receive contributions from companies and other industry representatives.
The proposal now covers eight industry segments, including manufacturers of tires, sheets, tubes and rubber belts, technical parts, recycled rubber, everyday and medical products, plastic coatings for sports areas, other rubber articles and footwear produced with the material.
Compared to the standard in effect since 2011, the text broadens the scope of application, incorporates new processes and items for controlling atmospheric emissions, and reduces the permitted limits for emissions from organized sources, such as chimneys and exhaust systems.
The draft also eliminates criteria related to the baseline volume of exhaust gases, establishes new requirements for the control of fugitive emissions, reinforces air quality monitoring rules, and details the parameters for verifying compliance with environmental standards.
According to CRIA, the update aims to align regulations with current production conditions and encourage the sustainable development of the Chinese rubber industry.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.