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9 February 2026

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Mar 11, 2026
from CIRS
by CIRS

The Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China will take effect on May 1, 2026. This legislation comprehensively strengthens the primary responsibility of enterprises involved in hazardous chemicals, elevates compliance requirements across the entire supply chain, strictly controls licensing access, increases penalties for violations, and enhances interdepartmental regulatory coordination and enforcement collaboration. It will bring systemic and profound impacts and challenges to hazardous chemicals production and operation enterprises, as well as relevant parties such as universities and research institutions. To assist enterprises in anticipating policy trends and accurately grasping compliance essentials, the “Hazardous Chemicals Safety Compliance Management Forum” will convene in Shanghai on March 11, 2026. Hosted by the China Warehousing and Distribution Association, co-organized by the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) and Hangzhou REACH Technology Group Co., Ltd., and undertaken by the Hazardous Materials Branch of the China Warehousing and Distribution Association.

Highlights

• Authoritative Interpretation of New National Laws and Standards with Implementation Highlights
• Latest Trends in Customs Import/Export Supervision of Hazardous Chemicals
• Practical Guidance on Hazardous Chemical Classification and Identification
• Policy Analysis and Corporate Response Strategies for the “One Enterprise, One Product, One Code” Initiative
• Latest Developments in the Revision of “GB15258 – Specifications for the Preparation of Chemical Safety Labels”
• Latest Global GHS Updates and China’s Response Recommendations
• Interpretation of Safety Technical Requirements for Storage of Hazardous Chemical Reagent Warehouses

Arrangements

• Conference Date: March 11, 2026
• Meeting Format: In-Person
• Venue: Shanghai, China (Shanghai Hongta Hotel)
• Languages: Chinese + Japanese Simultaneous Interpretation
• Hosted by: China Warehousing and Distribution Association
• Co-organizers: Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM), Hangzhou REACH Technology Group Co., Ltd.
• Organized by: Dangerous Goods Branch of China Warehousing and Distribution Association
• Conference Fee: 980 RMB/person*

*Members of China Warehousing and Distribution Association and AICM enjoy a 20% discount; other enterprises registering 3 or more participants receive a 20% discount. . Fee includes materials, refreshments, and lunch. Transportation and accommodation are self-arranged.

This forum will feature

• Core drafting experts of the Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law
• Relevant officials from the General Administration of Customs and local customs authorities
• Senior experts from the Shanghai Emergency Management Affairs and Chemical Registration Center
• Senior executives from prominent chemical manufacturers and hazardous chemical storage enterprises
• Chemical Registration Center of the Ministry of Emergency Management

Agenda

Who Shall Attend

• Members of the China Warehousing Association’s Hazardous Materials Branch, hazardous materials warehousing and logistics enterprises, and heads of chemical industrial parks nationwide
• Member companies of the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM)
• Heads of Logistics, Compliance, and Procurement Departments from Other Chemical Production, Import, and User Enterprises
• Institutions involved in hazardous materials storage facility planning and construction, logistics program directors at various academic institutions
• Suppliers of hazardous materials storage facilities and equipment (security, environmental protection, etc.)
• Heads and safety supervisors of universities, laboratories, scientific research institutions, etc.

Organizer

China Warehousing and Distribution Association

The China Warehousing and Distribution Association is a non-profit social organization registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs in 1997, representing the national warehousing industry. It currently operates specialized branches including joint distribution, cold chain, hazardous materials, bonded warehousing, financial warehousing, traditional Chinese medicine warehousing, technology application and engineering services, self-storage, packaging and unitized logistics, smart logistics, home logistics, and parts logistics.The association’s mission is to advance the modernization of China’s warehousing and distribution sector and promote the development of modern logistics. Guided by the principle of “grounding in warehousing, refining services, focusing on priorities, and building brands,” it concentrates on developing various warehousing facilities, expanding distribution centers, and driving innovation in warehousing, distribution services, and technology.

China Warehousing and Distribution Association Hazardous Materials Branch

The China Warehousing and Distribution Association Dangerous Goods Branch (formerly the Dangerous Goods Warehousing Branch of the China Warehousing Association) was established in Beijing on May 9, 2008, with approval from the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is the nation’s first specialized association dedicated to dangerous goods warehousing.Its membership comprises enterprises engaged in hazardous materials warehousing, transportation, production, operation, usage, and waste disposal, as well as research institutions, educational organizations, warehouse design firms, storage equipment manufacturers, and relevant experts and scholars. It served as the primary drafting unit for the “General Rules for Storage of Hazardous Chemicals in Warehouses” (GB15603-2022).

Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM)

The Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) is an international organization dedicated to advancing sustainable development in the chemical industry. Its membership includes nearly 70 multinational chemical companies with significant investments in China. Through organizing events, publishing reports, and promoting university-industry collaboration, AICM focuses on areas such as the circular economy, green manufacturing, and laboratory safety to deepen chemical companies’ commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development.

CIRS Group

CIRS Group is a global professional product safety management service provider established in 2007. Headquartered in Hangzhou, it maintains branches in Ireland,the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, Shanghai, Beijing, and Nanjing. CIRS provides one-stop compliance solutions—ranging from regulatory consulting and laboratory testing to R&D support and data services—for chemical, cosmetic, food, medical device, disinfectant, agrochemical, and consumer goods enterprises, research institutions, and industry associations. CIRS helps companies achieve product compliance, accelerate market access, and enhance global competitiveness.

Registration and Contact

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