Chinese foreign investment law requires the issuance of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in before many types of projects are commenced，particularly construction and renovation projects (this requirement applies to both new and existing enterprises). The EIA is used to evaluate whether proper and effective protective measures have been taken with respect to the projects potential environmental impact. The trend in China is towards stricter environmental standards and more consistent enforcement.
Since certain Foreign Invested Enterprises may be exempted from the EIA, it would be wise to submit a brief but thorough environment impact self-assessment in the feasibility study report, addressing the following issues:
* Raw materials and chemicals stored or in use
* Technical aspects of the production process
* Types and discharged volume of pollutants, including sewage, solid wastes and atmospheric emissions
* Discharge of liquid waste (sewage), and volume and concentration of key parameters
* Measures for prevention and control of environmental impact.
In the event that an Environmental Impact Assessment is nevertheless...
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