The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released two regulatory documents for the lithium-ion battery industry
On January 25, it was learned from the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology that in order to strengthen the management of the lithium-ion battery industry, guide industrial transformation and upgrading, vigorously cultivate strategic emerging industries, and promote the healthy development of the lithium-ion battery industry, the Ministry of Industry and Information ”And the “Interim Measures for the Administration of Regulatory Announcements in the Lithium-ion Battery Industry” have been revised. The revised interim measures for the regulations and management of the lithium-ion battery industry will come into effect on February 15, 2019.
The 'Regulation Conditions' points out that the protection of natural reserves, drinking water source protection areas, and ecological function protection determined by national laws, regulations, and plans or approved by the people’s government at or above the provincial level Districts, designated permanent basic farmland, and areas where the construction of industrial enterprises is prohibited by laws and regulations shall not be allowed to build lithium-ion battery (including supporting) projects. Existing enterprises in the above-mentioned areas shall be demolished and closed in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations, or strictly controlled in scale and gradually moved out.
The 'Regulations' requires strict control of new lithium-ion battery (including supporting) projects that simply expand production capacity and have low technical levels. New construction, renovation and expansion projects that are really necessary to promote technological innovation, improve product quality, reduce production costs, etc., shall be strengthened by the industry competent department in accordance with relevant regulations.
Enterprises with independent production, sales and service capabilities of related products in the lithium-ion battery industry should have an annual Ru0026D expenditure of not less than 3% of the company’s main business income for the year. Enterprises are encouraged Obtain high-tech enterprise qualifications or Ru0026D institutions and technology centers above the provincial level.