China: Cleaner Production Promotion Law

Requires local governments to develop and implement cleaner production plans and periodically release pamphlets and guidebooks with instructions. Encourages research and development of cleaner technologies and processes and the dissemination of information and awareness about clean prodcution through educational programs and television/media outlets.  Formulates tax incentives and otherwise supports the research and development of clean technologies. Requires technological upgrades and certain standards in building, construction and production.  Established demonstration programs for pollution remediation in ten major Chinese cities, and designated several river valleys as priority areas.

Date Implemented: 2002

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: China http://www.eia.doe.gov/

http://www.chinacp.com/eng/cppolicystrategy/cp_law2002.html