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Catechol is used in making certain paints. (Photo: EUobserver)

China renews duties on chemical imports from EU

The Chinese ministry of commerce has announced its intention to continue anti-dumping measures on imports of catechol from the EU for another five years.

The import duties for the chemical - used in a range of products including medicines and paints – had been due to expire on Wednesday (26 August).

Reacting to the news, the European Commission said in a statement that it "regrets" the decision, "given that EU exports [of the chemical] now hardly reach 30 percent of their level b...

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Catechol is used in making certain paints. (Photo: EUobserver)

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