Bulk containers used to transport vegetable oil in China must be for food use only and clearly labelled as such from February, according to new national regulations introduced in response to a cooking oil scandal earlier this year. Under hygiene standards released last month by the State Administration for Market Regulation, cooking oil cannot be … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance — which protects business leaders from personal losses if they are sued due to their decisions made on behalf of the company — is a critical component of risk management for businesses of all sizes. Small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) and non-profits, … Read more
During last month’s third plenum, China also announced plans to improve mechanisms aimed at reducing “pointless formalities and bureaucratism”. The published resolution emphasised the need to streamline meetings, documents and initiatives while curtailing community-level inspections and evaluations. It said there would be efforts to enhance the quality of research and make such activities less frequent. … Read more
When River North Brewery founder Matt Hess first discovered amburana wood, he immediately wanted to use it in a recipe. The wood, which comes from trees native to South America, offers a distinct profile with spicy notes of cinnamon. Hess thought it would aptly complement one of the brewery’s signature high-alcohol beers. After receiving some … Read more
An initiative that would ban the hunting and commercial trapping of mountain lions and other wild cats will be on the statewide ballot in November. The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office said Wednesday that the measure backed by wildlife advocates had garnered more than enough signatures to qualify for the Nov. 5 election. Backers turned … Read more
The 74 articles in the regulations address the dozen-plus new provisions in the revised state secrets law, which took effect in May. Under the regulations, heads of government departments with the authority to determine state secrets will be responsible for defining them. Those officials are required to draw up a “list of state secrets” within … Read more
President Joe Biden’s proposal this week to cap rent increases in larger apartment buildings across America has elevated an idea that’s long been embraced by progressive housing advocates in Colorado — but, in a split among Democrats, is opposed by Gov. Jared Polis. What’s more, at the local level, rent-stabilization policies are essentially illegal under … Read more
Zheng made the remarks last Friday in Beijing on the sidelines of the Confucius and Aristotle Symposium on Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges, which was jointly hosted by the Tsinghua Institute for Advanced studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the Mencius Foundation. China has been drawing up its … Read more
China’s top film regulator has ordered that all Chinese movies strictly follow rules on approvals before being screened in overseas film festivals, months after a Chinese movie about Covid lockdown triggered heated discussion in this year’s Cannes Film Festival. In a notice issued on Thursday by the China Film Administration, it required that domestically produced … Read more
Published By: Samreen Pall Last Updated: June 24, 2024, 13:15 IST A key focus of these standards is on fortifying the EV powertrain to meet rigorous safety protocols. (Representational Image) (Photo: Linkedin) From construction integrity to operational functionality, these standards comprehensively cover aspects crucial for safeguarding drivers and passengers alike. The Bureau of Indian Standards … Read more
