Answer: Yes. Order No. 12 simplifies the procedures for inclusion in the List of Existing Chemical Substances in China and will remove the requirement for five-year activity reporting. If a new chemical substance has obtained a fulll registration certificate for five years from the date of first registration, the competent department of ecology and environment under the State Council shall include it in the "List" and make a public announcement. For new chemical substances such as PB, PT, or BT, their permitted uses shall be indicated when they are included in the List. For new chemical substances with high hazards and new chemical substances of PB, PT or BT, when they are included in the List, environmental management requirements in addition to the annual report shall be stipulated.
Answer: Yes. Order 12 clearly states that the term of protection of identification information such as the name of a new chemical substance shall not exceed five years from the date of first registration or notification.
