New resin association in China launched

The China Synthetic Resin Supply & Sale Association is a new trade association formed and launched at this year’s Chinaplas. The new group is the result of the merger of China Engineering Plastics Industry Association and the China Chemicals Supply & Sale Association. The association’s first general assembly is scheduled to take place this month. Its Chairman, Mr. Yang Weicai, announced that the move is aimed at establishing direction and “clearing the image of plastics.” Given that plastics materials have contributed by creating products that are affordable, durable and lightweight in many applications requiring specialised materials, there is a need to educate the public on the benefits of plastics, according to Mr. Yang. The association’s responsibility is to take necessary steps to correct this perception and help the public become more aware and understand the safe use of plastics. It also needs to come up with solutions to alleviate environmental pollutions and guide the industry to improve self-regulation and ensure that all businesses comply with safety standards.