China Implements Its First Soil Pollution Prevention Law

Nora Wang

China’s first national legislation on soil pollution, the Soil Pollution Prevention Law of People’s Republic of China, came into effect on January 1, 2019. It was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on August 31 last year. Filling the legal void in this regard, the new law defines and highlights responsibilities for pollution prevention and control and particularly focuses on lands used for construction projects and agriculture.